by Jen | Apr 12, 2014 | News, World news
Sinn Fein MLA Caitriona Ruane has commended the Union Of Students of Ireland for passing a motion of support for the marriage equality motions she is bringing before the Assembly on April 29th.
by Jen | Apr 11, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Tasmanian gay rights advocates are celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the most important human rights cases in Australian history. On April 11th 1994 the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group announced a landmark decision by the UN Human Rights Committee...
by Jen | Apr 9, 2014 | AME media releases, News, World news
The Church of Norway’s rejection of a proposal to hold religious ceremonies for same-sex marriages proves there is no threat to religious freedom from the reform. Australian marriage equality advocates say the Norwegian decision should put an end to concerns...
by Jen | Apr 4, 2014 | AME media releases, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Australian broadcaster and comedian, Julie McCrossin, on her marriage to Melissa Gibson in New York City and have urged the Australian Government to recognise overseas same-sex marriages. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Jen | Apr 4, 2014 | Australian news, News
Byron Shire Council will be inviting all local government mayors in Australia to join a Mayors for Marriage Equality group and sign a Proclamation of Local Government Support for Marriage Equality which will then be sent to PM Tony Abbott.
by Jen | Apr 3, 2014 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed yesterday’s High Court decision recognising people who are neither male nor female saying it highlights the need for marriage to be between two people regardless of gender or sex. Australian Marriage Equality deputy...