by Alex Greenwich | Jun 8, 2011 | AME media releases, News
A national poll has shown 75% of Australians believe same-sex marriages will inevitably be allowed, prompting marriage equality advocates to call on the nation’s political leaders to act now. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, said...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 7, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates say they are disappointed the Federal Government has rejected international concerns about Australia’s ban on same-sex marriages. In its response to a UN review of Australia’s human rights record, the Federal Government has...
by Alex Greenwich | May 27, 2011 | AME media releases, News
The 2011 National Labor Women’s Conference has passed a resolution calling for “equal access to civil marriages, regardless of the gender of either partner”. The conference was attended by high profile ALP figures including Queensland Premier Anna...
by Alex Greenwich | May 27, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for same-sex marriage from ACT’s Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. Ms Gallagher has told ‘The Australian’ that while she isn’t married she understands that, unilke gay and lesbian Australians, she...
by Alex Greenwich | May 25, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s Progressive Rabbis have endorsed marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, and former AMA head, Prof. Kerryn Phelps, have welcomed the statement saying it highlights support for allowing same-sex marriages...
by Alex Greenwich | May 20, 2011 | AME media releases, News
“Local voices” in support equality are what Australia’s marriage equality advocates hope MPs will hear more of in the wake of advocacy and lobbying workshops across the nation. Australian Marriage Equality has released details of a series of...