by John | Feb 13, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Advocates have called on federal MPs to reflect community values and support marriage equality following a poll which shows an exemption for churches from same-sex marriage legislation will increase support for the reform. A poll released today by Galaxy Research...
by John | Feb 13, 2012 | AME media releases, News
A report in today’s Australian newspaper that Coalition backbenchers will be allowed a conscience vote on marriage equality has been welcomed by advocates as “a breakthrough”. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said,...
by John | Feb 12, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Advocates have hailed a marriage equality bill to be introduced tomorrow by Labor backbencher, Stephen Jones as historic. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said, “Stephen Jones’ bill is a milestone on the road to equality...
by John | Feb 9, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on supporters of the issue from all parties to work together to achieve reform. The call comes in response to today’s announcement by Greens MP, Adam Bandt, and Tasmanian independent, Andrew Wilkie, that they will...
by John | Feb 9, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australian marriage equality advocates have hailed the vote of Washington State’s legislators in support of marriage equality. The bill had previously passed the state Senate and today passed the House with a vote of 55 to 43. Australian Marriage Equality...
by John | Feb 8, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Equality advocates have welcomed the Senate’s support for what they believe is a “winnable way forward” for same-sex marriage. The Legal and Constitutional Affairs committee was established “on the voices” without opposition from either...
