by Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Politicians, Uncategorized, Who supports equality
In response to Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, calling same-sex marriage a “fashion of the moment” and a “radical change”, marriage equality advocates say there is nothing trendy or radical about love, commitment, family and fairness....
by Carol Burger | Aug 11, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks, Australian commentary, News
BOTH LEADERS TAKE STEP FORWARD ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY ADVOCATES WELCOME RUDD’S PRIORITISATION OF REFORM Advocates say tonight’s leadership debate shows how far Australia has come since the 2010 election when the leaders of both major parties vocally opposed marriage...
by Carol Burger | Aug 7, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Advocates say young Australians will be voting for candidates who support marriage equality following the release of a national poll showing young people rate same-sex marriage as a top priority for this election. A poll released today by the Australia Institute shows...
by Carol Burger | Aug 4, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks, Australian commentary
With the Federal Election now called for September 7th, advocates have vowed to make marriage equality a key issue in the 2013 election, as they aim to increase the numbers of elected members who support the issue in both major parties. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Carol Burger | Jul 30, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Advocates have welcomed the Palmer United Party’s decision to allow a conscience vote on marriage equality, saying it increases pressure on the Coalition to follow suit. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “We welcome the...
by Carol Burger | Jul 29, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks, Australian news, Labor Party
Tonight Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made an appearance at Alannah MacTiernan’s official campaign launch, which took place at Mt Lawley Bowling Club. Alannah MacTiernan is running for the seat of Perth against Liberal candidate Darryl Moore – who last week caused...