by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Canberra is being promoted as Australia’s ‘‘city of love’’ as the territory’s Labor Party unites to support Kevin Rudd’s new push on same-sex marriage. The ALP rallied its supporters in Canberra on Tuesday to step up the campaign following the Prime Minister’s promise...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Your say
My appearance with my partner Nam on last night’s SBS Insight episode about marriage equality was one of the most intense experiences of my life. To speak so publicly about something so personal was harder than I had envisaged. I thought I was strong enough to...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 12, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
Two Newcastle men who will make history as the first Australian same-sex couple to marry in New Zealand, say they were surprised and excited by Kevin Rudd’s comments on gay marriage during the election debate. Twitter activity peaked during the leaders’...
by Carol Burger | Aug 11, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks, Australian commentary, News
BOTH LEADERS TAKE STEP FORWARD ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY ADVOCATES WELCOME RUDD’S PRIORITISATION OF REFORM Advocates say tonight’s leadership debate shows how far Australia has come since the 2010 election when the leaders of both major parties vocally opposed marriage...
by Carol Burger | Aug 11, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
What’s one thing you’d change about your political party? For Liberal Councilor Christine Forster, the answer’s simple. “It’s a no-brainer for me. Of course it’s marriage equality.” Forster is the first out female Liberal politician, and is also the sister of Federal...
by Carol Burger | Aug 8, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news
THE Liberal MP representing the most marginal federal seat in Queensland is sidestepping questions about her views on same sex marriage. Marriage Equality advocates are sending leaflets to voters in Teresa Gambaro’s seat of Brisbane, which she holds by a slim...
