by Jen | Mar 1, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Gay and straight Australians join to declare “WE’RE WAITING” for Marriage Equality in tonight’s Mardi Gras parade. Marriage equality advocates have called on other states to follow NSW’s lead by introducing laws to remove the requirement...
by Jen | Feb 28, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
In the lead up to tomorrow’s Mardi Gras parade, the MP whose legislation achieved marriage equality in New Zealand has urged Tony Abbott to allow a free vote on the reform. In a video released today by Australian Marriage Equality, NZ Labour MP, Louisa Wall,...
by Carol Burger | Feb 28, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
SECRET Life of Us and McLeod’s Daughters actor Spencer McLaren has “married” his male partner in Melbourne. The 40-year-old said “I Do” to paramedic husband Chris Wright in a commitment ceremony this month. The pair, who have dated for five years, walked down the...
by Carol Burger | Feb 27, 2014 | AME Talks, World news
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled Wednesday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Garcia issued a preliminary injunction on the state’s ban, citing Supreme Court precedent. However, Garcia issued a stay on his order, meaning the...
by Jen | Feb 26, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop greets Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek, who wants to bring a bill on same-sex marriage before parliament if Coalitoin MPs are allowed a conscience vote. Ms Bishop is the target of a campaign to get 70 Coalition ministers...
by Carol Burger | Feb 23, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
THERE’S a tougher, political side to Delta Goodrem we don’t often see. The celebrated pop singer has joined the growing chorus of celebrities calling for same-sex marriage to be legalised. And she’s putting her money where her mouth is by marching in the annual Sydney...