by Carol Burger | Mar 2, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Mardi Gras is an affirmation for those confident enough to march, but also for those still coming to terms with their sexuality. And now, we need to win the argument for marriage equality Sydney Mardi Gras this weekend will be a celebration full of excitement and...
by Carol Burger | Feb 28, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
SECRET Life of Us and McLeod’s Daughters actor Spencer McLaren has “married” his male partner in Melbourne. The 40-year-old said “I Do” to paramedic husband Chris Wright in a commitment ceremony this month. The pair, who have dated for five years, walked down the...
by Jen | Feb 26, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop greets Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, who wants to bring a bill on same-sex marriage before parliament if Coalitoin MPs are allowed a conscience vote. Ms Bishop is the target of a campaign to get 70 Coalition ministers...
by Carol Burger | Feb 23, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
THERE’S a tougher, political side to Delta Goodrem we don’t often see. The celebrated pop singer has joined the growing chorus of celebrities calling for same-sex marriage to be legalised. And she’s putting her money where her mouth is by marching in the annual Sydney...
by Carol Burger | Feb 22, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Most South Australians — including the two contestants for the position of Premier — think gay marriage should be legal. Of the more than 3200 responses to a Future SA question on whether gay marriage should be legal in SA, almost six in 10 said it should, while 41.6...
by Carol Burger | Feb 20, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Clergy from several different religious denominations will march in this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras Parade under the banner ‘Equality through Marriage’. The group organising the 100 Revs parade contingent was formed in 2008 when over 100 ministers signed an apology for...
