by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT government has signalled its intention to move towards full marriage rights for Canberra’s gay couples. After passing a bill last night that will strengthen the provisions of the territory’s existing civil unions laws, Attorney-General Simon...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on federal politicians to work together to achieve same-sex marriage reforms after a fourth bill calling for marriage equality was introduced into Parliament today. Labor Senators Louise Pratt, Gavin Marshall, Carol Brown and...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT Labor Government says it is working with the Tasmanian Government to develop same-sex marriage legislation. The Tasmanian Government is planning to introduce legislation on same-sex marriage by the end of the year and give Labor MPs a conscience vote. Continue...
by John | Aug 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a bill to strengthen civil union laws, during a marathon sitting that continued until early this morning. The laws passed with support of the Greens and will allow legally binding ceremonies for same-sex couples. Continue...
by John | Aug 22, 2012 | Australian news, News
Australians must understand that conservative Christian lobbyists do not speak for all people of the faith, according to the Brisbane Anglican leader heading a new progressive advocacy group. The Very Reverend Peter Catt, the Dean of St John’s Cathedral,...
by John | Aug 21, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
The GetUp! ‘It’s time’ video promoting gay marriage has inspired a similar video by marriage equality campaigners in the US, this time featuring lesbians: The creators have said they were inspired by the original Australian video and its first-person camera view....
