by Jen | Oct 17, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
It seems strange to me that Tasmania’s Government, vocally committed to the institution of marriage, forces some couples to divorce even when they love each other and have no wish to end their marriage.
by Jen | Oct 16, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on all states to repeal laws forcing couples to divorce if one partner seeks legal recognition of their gender reassignment. The call comes as legislation is tabled today to end the forced divorce requirement in New South Wales,...
by Jen | Oct 15, 2014 | Australian commentary, News
Luxurious Sydney Harbour cruise to raise money for Australian Marriage Equality. Supporters of marriage equality are being urged to help raise much needed funds for what could be the final stage of the campaign for same sex marriage by getting on board a deluxe Sydney...
by Carol Burger | Sep 10, 2014 | Australian commentary, World news
Why we are starting an initiative for evangelicals to support civil marriage equality I am an evangelical Christian and I believe that the Bible is God’s word. I also believe that LGBT men and women should enjoy the same right to civil marriage as any other couple....
by Carol Burger | Sep 5, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
The SBS program Living with the Enemy broadcast on Wednesday 3 September has hit on recipe for success with its new series. Put a gay male couple in a house (well, a caravan) with a conservative male Anglican priest and watch the sparks fly. The formula works because...
by Carol Burger | Sep 3, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news
Through my teens and into my twenties, I told my parents I didn’t want to get married and have children. What I neglected to tell them was the reason why until I was 26. From the age of 9 or 10, I realised that god was not real. My parents wanted to perpetuate their...