by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates targeting federal electorates will kick off a national campaign in Colac this weekend. Australian Marriage Equality wants to persuade federal MPs to vote on reforms in favour of same-sex marriage.				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Commonwealth is yet to pursue its costs from the High Court case that overturned last year’s historic same-sex marriage reforms as many couples shun refunds offered by the ACT government.				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Children of same-sex couples fare better when it comes to physical health and social well-being than children in the general population, according to researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia.				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Emily Jehne and Ellie Filler have a certificate at their home that says “wife and wife”. “It’s not valid for anything at the moment,” Ms Jehne said. But it’s a lovely reminder of the five days in December last year that the Canberra couple were married before same-sex...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
In the week of their wedding, Doctor Who fans Paul Benson and Shane Cucow got the surprise of their lives when, during their pre-wedding dinner, actor John Barrowman conducted the ceremony in front of their family and friends via a pre-recorded video.				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have called on Coalition MPs to live up to their own values and allow a free vote on marriage equality. The call comes after the Australian Liberal Students Federation passed a motion supporting marriage equality and calling for a free vote, both on the...