by Jen | Sep 5, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A gay man who considers himself married to his male partner tells the story of their life as a couple in Wollongong and explains why he hopes the rest of society will accept same-sex marriage. We met in Sydney over eight years ago. I was visiting here on a 10-day...
by Jen | Sep 4, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
In recent days both the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have made statements about the need to accept homosexuals as people – people who can and do love, and people who are to be included in our communities and churches....
by Jen | Aug 31, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Now’s your chance to ask the questions that matter to you and your community directly to the three major political parties at a community forum with representatives of the ALP, Coalition and Greens in Melbourne. The Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby, in...
by Jen | Aug 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A Coalition government will give $200 vouchers to couples for counselling, in a relationships-strengthening policy that has been met with approval by the conservative pro-marriage Australian Christian Lobby, despite the fact that it will also be open to gay couples...
by Jen | Aug 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Tony Abbott knows his party won’t fight him for a conscience vote on marriage equality. That’s why he says he’ll let the party room decide – something John Howard never did, writes Kevin Boreham Tony Abbott should tell us before the election...
by Jen | Aug 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Dear Marriage Equality Supporter I want to remind you that we have a Marriage Rally on this Saturday in Manly. Details are as follows: 12:30pm Lunch and pre-rally drinks at the Ivanhoe (Upstairs) at the Manly Corso (optional but great if you can attend) 2pm – Rally on...