by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
This morning Australian Marriage Equality national Convener, Alex Greenwich, appeared on popular morning TV program, The Circle, to discuss marriage equality and a conscience vote. To see the full segment, click here
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on Coalition Leader, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on the issue following support for a Coalition conscience vote from leading moderate Liberal, Malcolm Turnbull. Turnbull’s support comes just days after a...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
Giving churches the choice not to conduct same-sex wedding ceremonies could be the best compromise in the heated debate on gay marriage, independent MP Andrew Wilkie says. Mr Wilkie on Monday introduced a notice of motion to federal parliament aimed at protecting...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a proposed motion from federal independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, aimed at reassuring concerned Christians that religious celebrants will not be forced to perform same-sex marriages should such marriages be allowed. Australian...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 19, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Equality advocates have welcomed support for a Coalition conscience vote on marriage equality from several Coalition members including the Deputy Leader of the National Party, Barnaby Joyce. Senator Joyce, who opposes the reform, told the Sydney Morning Herald:...