by Jen | Jul 19, 2013 | News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told politicians that the royal assent had been given Wednesday – the day after the bill to legalise same-sex marriage in England and Wales cleared Parliament. The queen’s approval was a formality. It clears the way for...
by Jen | Apr 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
The Voice judge Ricky Martin says same sex marriage will happen in Australia. HE’S been embraced as an adopted son by local fans of The Voice, now coach Ricky Martin has taken a step on to our political stage, claiming marriage equality legislation is...
by Jen | Apr 11, 2013 | News, World news
AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY Media Statement Thursday April 11th 2013 Advocates have welcomed the passage of marriage equality legislation through the Uruguayan parliament saying it should embarrass Australia’s political leaders. Australian Marriage Equality...
by John | Mar 16, 2013 | AME media releases, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
Marriage equality advocates hold out hope the new pope’s opposition to reform will soften when he sees the positive impact in his home country of Argentina. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, “Francis I is the first pope...
by John | Jul 16, 2012 | News, World news
A law giving gay and lesbian couples the right to marry in Argentina celebrates its second anniversary this week. Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalize gay marriage after President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner signed the law on July 21,...