by Jen | Dec 8, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Ivan Hinton and Chris Teoh during their wedding at Old Parliament house. Photo: Rohan Thomson ”Ladies and gentlemen,” announced wedding celebrant Roger Munson, ”I have the great privilege of introducing to you Chris and Ivan, husband and...
by Jen | Dec 8, 2013 | Australian news, News, Overseas commentary
Ivan Hinton, right, gives his partner Chris Teoh a kiss after taking their wedding vows during a ceremony at Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. Same-sex couples from around Australia joined in fragile marriages in Canberra on Saturday...
by Jen | Dec 7, 2013 | Australian news, News
Media Conference: there will be a media conference with same-sex married couples and marriage equality advocates at 1.45pm today in Old Parliament House Senate court yard. Marriage equality advocates are overjoyed that Australia now has its first legally married...
by Jen | Dec 6, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Couples marrying: AME is aware of at least 20 couples marrying over the weekend, including at least two at 12.01am. Details of couples prepared to have media at their weddings are available. Special events: Telstra Tower will be lit in sequential rainbow colours from...
by Jen | Dec 5, 2013 | Australian news, News
Australia’s first same-sex weddings can take place this weekend after the nation’s highest court decided to rule next week on the law allowing same-sex marriage in the national capital. The Australian Capital Territory government, which administers...