by Jen | Feb 20, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Anglican Bishop John McIntyre signs statement of support. Photo Bryan Petts-Jones 100 Revs Clergy from different religious denominations will march in this year’s Mardi Gras Parade under the banner “Equality through Marriage”. The group organising the parade...
by Jen | Feb 19, 2014 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage has cleared its first hurdle in West Australian Parliament today with the President ruling not to withdraw the Same-Sex Marriage Bill introduced by Greens MLC Lynn MacLaren late last year. “The ruling means that the state can properly consider...
by Carol Burger | Feb 15, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Uncategorized
LILLEY MP Wayne Swan received two bunches of flowers on Valentines Day from two northsiders who want to know why they are still waiting for marriage equality. It was part of Australian Marriage Equality Inc’s campaign to remind MPs gay couples were still waiting to...
by Carol Burger | Feb 15, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news
More than 50 couples across Australia offered Valentine’s Day bouquets to federal MPs today in an Australian Marriage Equality campaign for same-sex marriage. Among them was Greenough couple Brent and Sarah Allen-Hauser, who visited the Geraldton office of Federal...
by Carol Burger | Feb 14, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
PEOPLE in search of marriage equality will spend Valentine’s Day spreading the love to federal MPs across Australia, delivering roses to 50 parliamentarians in marginal seats with a simple message: “We’re waiting.” The campaign will put a face to the millions of...
by Carol Burger | Feb 14, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Fairfax MP Clive Palmer is on a hit list of federal MPs whom marriage equality advocates believe they can persuade to support same-sex marriage. Advocacy group Australian Marriage Equality (AME) will use Valentine’s Day to unveil a list of 50 lower house MPs...
