by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Nearly 80 per cent of swing voters support same-sex marriage, according to the Liberal Party’s in-house pollster, in findings that will ratchet up pressure on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow his MPs a free vote on the issue.
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Howard government’s same-sex marriage ban. Ron Hughes speaks to two men in same-sex marriages to gain their perspectives on the issue.
by Carol Burger | Aug 16, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Emily Patterson and KC Baker are like any other couple. They’re young, in love and hope to marry one day. There’s just one thing getting in the way – they can’t legally marry in Australia.
by Carol Burger | Aug 15, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
A young Victorian boy has penned a passionate letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott demanding to know why his mothers are not allowed to marry.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
A crossbench senator who is drafting a same-sex marriage bill says a majority of the coalition party room now backs a conscience vote on the issue.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Clontarf couple Daniel Moller and Justin Gibbons brought champagne and a giant engagement ring to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Manly office, proposing that he allow a conscience vote on gay marriage.
