by John | Jun 4, 2012 | Australian news, Events, News
It used to be impossible to get celebrity supporter for marriage equality – but now they are everywhere, writes Australian Marriage Equality’s Alex Greenwich. This is a big week for marriage equality. Popular TV shows and well-read magazines like Marie Claire will be...
by John | Jun 3, 2012 | Australian news, Events, News
A ROLL call of stars of Australian television, modelling and music – both gay and straight – have pledged their support for same-sex marriage. Video: Ricki Lee supports gay marriage Happy gay couples gallery Giving the wedding finger salute, Megan Gale...
by John | Jun 3, 2012 | Australian news, News
A LISMORE based same-sex couple have welcomed an historic motion passed by the NSW Upper House yesterday in support of marriage equality. But despite celebrating their 25th anniversary in August and supporting progress on gay rights, Eben Venter and Gerard Dunlop have...
by John | Jun 2, 2012 | Australian news, News
THEY grappled with polygamy, religion and the privatisation of marriage – but in the end, the New South Wales Upper House yesterday voted to support gay marriage. Premier Barry O’Farrell allowed Upper House MPs a conscience vote on the motion, put forward...
by John | May 31, 2012 | Australian news, News
The exchange between Penny Wong and Joe Hockey on Q&A this week about gay parents is only about two and half minutes long. Prompted by an audience question about why the shadow treasurer thinks he and his wife make better parents than the Finance Minister and her...
by John | May 31, 2012 | Australian news, News
Federal Parliament today voted in favour of a motion from Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie which confirms that religious celebrants will not be made to perform same-sex marriages if it conflicts with their faith. The motion read “Should the Marriage Act be...
