by Jen | Jul 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Twenty nine businesses in Sharman Stone’s electorate of Murray have backed marriage equality in an ad in today’s Shepparton Advisor (see list of businesses below). Ad organiser, Damien Stevens, said, “It is heartwarming to see so many Greater...
by Jen | Jul 28, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say a plebiscite on marriage equality would unnecessarily delay a reform Australians want dealt with now. It has been reported that the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, is canvassing with his colleagues the idea of a marriage equality plebiscite at or after the...
by Jen | Jul 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A large, colourful banner proclaiming ‘Taroona supports Marriage Equality’ was unveiled today on Hinsby Beach by local residents following the canvassing of every household in the Hobart suburb of Taroona by members of Tasmanians United for Marriage Equality. The...
by Jen | Jul 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor increases pressure on Abbott to allow free vote. Marriage equality advocates say marriage equality can be achieved through a cross-party conscience vote during this term of government following today’s decision by the Labor National Conference not to bind...
by Jen | Jul 23, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
There was plenty of debate when Ashfield Mayor Lucille McKenna put up a Mayoral Minute for Ashfield Council to publicly support marriage equality irrespective of sex or gender identity at the latest council meeting.
by Jen | Jul 23, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed support for marriage equality from yet another Australian local council. Ashfield Council in NSW has voted to support the reform and will write to the federal government asking it to act. The vote came just a day after similar votes by...
