by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Jason Tuazon-McCheyne and husband Adrian have started a new political, the Australian Equality Party. Picture: Angie Basdekis TWO gay Brunswick West dads have started a political party aimed at stopping discrimination and homophobia towards the GLBTIQ community. Jason...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Brisbane’s Bree Gerber wants to inspire others not to take love for granted. In a move that is likely to put many husbands and partners to shame, Ms Gerber’s spent two months elaborately planning a surprise dinner for her first wedding anniversary. With...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
As Liberal MP Ewen Jones walked out of the Coalition parties meeting, Tony Abbott gave him a pat on the back and some praise. “Well said,” the PM told the Queensland backbencher. Jones had just delivered a strong defence of non-traditional families, after right wing...
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Lately, some LGBTI sceptics of marriage equality have begun declaring the reform a selfish distraction from fighting anti-gay laws in places like Russia and Uganda. It’s a clever ploy. The New Hate is an existential threat to millions of LGBTI people. But to make this...
by Carol Burger | Mar 5, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Coalition MP Ewen Jones has rebuked his Coalition colleague Cory Bernardi for his hardline stance on the importance of traditional families. In the Coalition Party room meeting on Tuesday, Senator Bernardi singled out Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews for praise...
by Jen | Mar 4, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a pledge from independent Denison candidate, Hans Willink, to make marriage equality a key to who forms the next State Government if he is in the balance of power after the election. Read more here ( Source: Media Release Tasmanians United For...