by John | Sep 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Today the Tasmanian Parliament will debate and vote on a motion in support for marriage equality. If passed this will be the first time an Australian Parliament has passed a pro-marriage equality motion. This vote affects us all. The intention of the motion is to send...
by John | Sep 20, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support from the Tasmania Labor Party for a parliamentary motion in support of same-sex marriage. They say they will be disappointed if the Liberal Party doesn’t offer a conscience vote on the motion. Advocates will use...
by John | Sep 19, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from former NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally. In this evening’s episode of ABC panel program, Q&A, Ms Keneally said, “Labor and Liberal make the argument that the family is the basic...
by John | Sep 19, 2011 | AME media releases, News
A majority of Tasmanians believe same-sex couples should be able to marry according to a poll released today. The statewide poll by ERMS research found that 65% of Tasmanians do not oppose marriage equality with 59% saying they support it 6% unsure and only 35%...
by John | Sep 19, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a move that could see Tasmanian become the first Australian jurisdiction to give in-principle support to marriage equality. Greens Leader, Nick McKim, today announced he will table a motion on Tuesday, to be debated Wednesday,...
by John | Sep 16, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, has welcomed a commitment from Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, to open and democratic debate at the Labor Party’s National Conference in December. In a major speech given at Old Parliament House...
