by John | Sep 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
Inspired by US President Barack Obama, Federal Education Minister Peter Garrett has said he will continue to stick by his principles and support marriage equality despite coming under attack from members of his local Labor Party branch for his views. A storm broke out...
by John | Sep 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
While supporting legal protection for same-sex relationships, Anglican Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn Stuart Robinson told the annual synod of his diocese he remains committed to the traditional Christian view that marriage is ordained by God between a man and a...
by John | Sep 3, 2012 | Australian news, News
Hot on the heels of Tasmania’s same-sex marriage bill overcoming its first hurdle, The ACT Labor Government has announced that they will also join their Tasmanian and South Australian counterparts by introducing similar legislation should they be re-elected in...
by John | Sep 1, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
HOME-GROWN Hollywood star Rachael Taylor has thrown her support behind Tasmania’s push to allow same-sex marriage. The Launceston-born actress issued a statement yesterday saying she was proud to see her home state leading the way on marriage equality. Continue...
by John | Aug 31, 2012 | Australian news, News
The election battle over gay marriage intensified at an Australian Christian Lobby forum in Canberra last night, with Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and Opposition Leader Zed Seselja clashing over the issue. Just hours after the Tasmanian Parliament passed marriage...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has opened debate on same sex marriage, detailing letters from supporters. Gay and lesbian couples have gathered in the public gallery of the House of Assembly to hear the bill debated. Continue reading… You can watch the debate...