by John | May 31, 2012 | AME media releases, News
One of the most persistent fears raised by the prospect of same-sex marriage has been laid to rest today. Federal parliament today voted in favour of a motion from Tasmanian Independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, which confirms that religious celebrants will not be forced to...
by John | Apr 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
Throsby MP Stephen Jones’ same-sex marriage bill has proven less popular than a rival Greens bill as the Federal Government wraps up the first stage of its inquiry into the issue. A Senate committee into same-sex marriage finished the consultation phase of its...
by John | Mar 22, 2012 | Australian news, News
A group of 15 multifaith clergy has written to all 150 Lower House MPs, calling on them to support a motion backing religious groups who don’t want to marry same-sex couples. The motion, introduced by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie this year, states that if the Marriage...
by John | Mar 15, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed a letter sent by a group of multi-faith Clergy to all 150 members of the House of Representives in support of a motion about same-sex marriage and religious freedom (letter can be read here). The motion, introduced by...
by John | Mar 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
Two independent MPs say they remain open minded about supporting laws on same-sex civil unions if proposed bills to legalise gay marriage fail. Rob Oakeshott and Andrew Wilkie said if bills to legalise gay marriage were defeated in parliament they would remain...
