by Jen | Aug 11, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the drawn out Coalition party room debate on marriage equality boosts the case for a free vote on the issue. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “The drawn out party room debate shows there are passionately held...
by Jen | Aug 11, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded to the announcement of a special Coalition party room meeting on marriage equality this afternoon at 3.15pm by urging the Coalition to opt for a free vote and not a plebiscite. They say a free vote is consistent with...
by Jen | Aug 11, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a new poll showing almost 60% of Australians believe marriage equality is a medium to high priority. The poll, conducted for anti-marriage equality group, the Marriage Alliance, found that marriage equality is, on average, the...
by Jen | Jul 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor increases pressure on Abbott to allow free vote. Marriage equality advocates say marriage equality can be achieved through a cross-party conscience vote during this term of government following today’s decision by the Labor National Conference not to bind...
by Jen | Jul 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality in regional Australia has been given another boost by the publication of a full-page advertisement in the Goulburn Post Weekly featuring 30 local businesses declaring their support for reform. The ad was organised by local group Hume Supports...