by Jen | Aug 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
20 issues in 20 days continued today with a focus on marriage equality. In the first leaders debate Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that he would introduce a marriage-equality bill within 100 days if Labor were re-elected. The party followed this with a social...
by Jen | Aug 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Casey Dellacqua and her partner Amanda celebrated the birth of their son Blake three weeks ago, leaving Dellacqua with more to play for, rather than any plans to compete and travel less. Her US Open singles campaign ended in Tuesday’s first round, but doubles...
by Jen | Aug 27, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
With only eleven days left until Australia’s general election, these parties hope LGBTI voters will see them as progressive, equality-seeking, queer-friendly options. The Fairfax Nielsen Poll has found that 65% of voters support marriage equality, including 75% of...
by Jen | Aug 27, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Julie Bishop won’t be drawn on whether she will support marriage equality. A lobby group says it will highlight the issue in Ms Bishop’s Curtin electorate next weekend by distributing 40,000 flyers. Australian Marriage Equality says its polling shows “very high levels...
by Jen | Aug 27, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has declared he is not going to “ram” his views on marriage equality “down the throats” of others by allowing a referendum on the matter if he is re-elected. When asked on triple J’s Hack tonight why he would not...
by Jen | Aug 26, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed reports that the Katter and Palmer United parties both allow a conscience vote on marriage equality, saying it increases pressure on the Coalition to do the same. Australian Marriage Equality, national director, Rodney Croome, said...
