by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Reverend Rob MacPherson questions those who argue for ‘sanctity in marriage’, from a conventional religious viewpoint, arguing that true ‘sanctity’ can be achieved in the institution of marriage by taking equality seriously.
by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed a decision by the Geelong City Council to support marriage equality and to write to federal MP, Sarah Henderson, urging her to vote for it. Australian Marriage Equality deputy director, Ivan Hinton, said, “Geelong City Council has shown...
by Jen | Jul 6, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
It is being reported today that the Victorian Government invalidated the marriage between Paige Phoenix, a recording artist from Melbourne, and his wife citing inconsistent documentation. At the time of his wedding Phoenix provided his Australian passport as proof of...
by Jen | Jul 6, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
An Australian rules football club has backed a campaign for marriage equality. Geelong Football Club – known as the Cats – posted an open letter on its website backing Australian Marriage Equality.
by Jen | Jul 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality Advocates to visit Geelong to build campaign support Geelong Football Club has come out in support of marriage equality prompting marriage equality advocates to call on other AFL teams to do the same. Geelong has posted an open letter on its website...
by Jen | Jul 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Key national marriage equality advocates will spend three days in Geelong and Colac in Victoria talking to civic and business leaders, marriage equality supporters and the general public about the importance of lobbying their local member to vote for marriage...
