by Jen | Dec 20, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Australian marriage equality advocates have welcomed a New Mexico Supreme Court decision making that state the 16th in the USA to allow same-sex couples to marry. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “New Mexico’s adoption...
by Jen | Dec 17, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the appointment of Tim Wilson as Australian Human Rights Commissioner. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Mr Wilson is a long-time supporter of allowing same-sex couples to marry,...
by Jen | Dec 15, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Advocates say Malcolm Turnbull is reflecting growing support for marriage equality in Coalition ranks after his comments today in favour of the reform. Mr Turnbull said he believes there is strong support for a conscience vote in Coalition ranks and that Australia is...
by Jen | Dec 13, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed four Liberal state premiers throwing their support behind a federal Coalition conscience vote on marriage equality. Barry O’Farrell, Denis Napthine, Colin Barnett and Campbell Newman have all urged the federal parliament...
by Jen | Dec 13, 2013 | AME media releases, News
– Call for ACT Government to consider re-legislating – Advocates confirm Turnbull’s assessment federal reform possible under Abbott Government Advocates say yesterday’s High Court marriage equality decision shows a clear path forward for the...
by Jen | Dec 12, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
**Press Conference outside the High Court at 12:50pm** Marriage Equality advocates are devasted that the ACT’s Marriage Equality (Same-Sex) Bill has been struck down by the High Court, but say the decision paves a clear political and constitutional path for marriage...
