by Jen | Oct 16, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on all states to repeal laws forcing couples to divorce if one partner seeks legal recognition of their gender reassignment. The call comes as legislation is tabled today to end the forced divorce requirement in New South Wales,...
by Carol Burger | Aug 27, 2014 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, will investigate allegations of systemic anti-gay discrimination in a major Australian union following a letter of complaint from key LGBTI community advocates. Australian Marriage Equality National Director, Rodney...
by Carol Burger | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
DID you hear the one about the married couple who loved each other so much they were forced to divorce? About the couple who had been through challenging times but had persevered and their vows remained intact? Only to find the government forced them to divorce...
by Jen | Aug 18, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell on their decision to marry, but say the couple should be able to marry at home in Australia. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “It’s wonderful...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news, Uncategorized
Alex Greenwich can remember a time when a fund-raising event for a marriage equality campaign would be run from a pizza shop and raise $600. This year, during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, campaigners raised $40,000 in one night to take their fight for reform...