by John | Dec 13, 2011 | AME media releases, News
In an interview with The Australian, the new Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, has confirmed her support for marriage equality (details here). Advising the Government on the proposed ammendments to the Marriage Act sits within this portfolio. Australian Marriage...
by John | Dec 13, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded to reports that the Shadow Cabinet has ruled out a free vote on gay marriage by stating it is only a matter of time until this decision is revisited. Alex Greenwich, National Convenor of Australian Marriage Equality, said:...
by John | Dec 12, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage Equality advocates have welcomed the news that Nicola Roxon will become the new Attorney-General, and have acknowledged the out-going Attorney General, Robert McClelland, for his commitment to gay and lesbian law reform. Australian Marriage Equality National...
by John | Dec 11, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded to Tony Abbott’s comments this morning on Sky News by saying that they’re hopeful that the Coalition will ultimately allow a conscience vote on the issue because the issue continues to win hearts and minds. Alex...
by John | Dec 8, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed statements today from the Victorian Council of Churches and the Rabbinic Council of Progressive Rabbis that there is a diversity of religious views on the issue of same-sex marriage, including support for reform, and that the...
by John | Dec 6, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Community advocates are calling on supporters of marriage equality to stand by a Baptist Minister sacked for supporting the issue. Rev Matt Glover of the Lilydale Baptist Church in Melbourne was notified at the end of last week that his contract was terminated because...
