by Carol Burger | Nov 8, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Uncategorized
Barry O’Farrell has said he opposes a NSW same-sex marriage law because only a federal law can provide “true equality”. But this ignores the aspiration at the heart of the marriage equality movement: that same-sex couples be allowed to legally marry....
by Jen | Nov 1, 2013 | Australian news, News
Barry O’Farrell has backed down on same-sex marriage in NSW, citing a need for ‘national consistency’. It’s a weak excuse that ignores the history of legislative change, writes Rodney Croome The Australian marriage equality debate will be...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
A bill to allow same-sex marriages in New South Wales has been introduced into State Parliament. The laws were introduced by Opposition frontbencher Penny Sharpe, who is a member of a cross-party group advocating for the laws. “I am one of those citizens whose...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | AME media releases, News
In response to NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell’s decision not to back a state Same-Sex Marriage Bill, advocates say states have a moral responsibility to act on the issue and will seek a meeting with Mr O’Farrell to put their position. According to Mr...
by Jen | Oct 24, 2013 | Australian news, News
The Australian state of New South Wales will be the first to consider legalizing same-sex marriage at a state level following the Australian Capital Territory’s allowing same-sex couples to wed – and the state of Tasmania will revisit the issue soon after. A...