by Jen | Aug 21, 2013 | Australian news, News
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell says he will allow marriage equality to be subject to a conscience vote in the lower house irrespective of who’s in power at a federal level. He also rejected the suggestion he should have sought a mandate from the electorate...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 15, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Our Say, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Kevin Rudd says he’s ready to move on marriage equality. The new sense of urgency is welcome – and it’s a shift that makes good political sense for Labor, writes Rodney Croome Kevin Rudd’s commitment to introduce marriage equality in his first hundred days...
by Carol Burger | Aug 5, 2013 | AME resources, AME Talks, Australian news
Same-sex marriage campaigners plan to use social media and direct mail to make marriage equality a key issue in the September 7 poll. Lobby group Australian Marriage Equality says it will survey election candidates for their views on same-sex marriage and decide whom...
by Carol Burger | Aug 4, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks, Australian commentary
With the Federal Election now called for September 7th, advocates have vowed to make marriage equality a key issue in the 2013 election, as they aim to increase the numbers of elected members who support the issue in both major parties. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Carol Burger | Jul 26, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
REPORT CLEARS THE WAY FOR NSW SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LAW ADVOCATES TO STEP UP STATE CAMPAIGN REPORT WILL ENCOURAGE OTHER STATES TO MOVE FORWARD Marriage equality advocates say they will step up their campaign for state same-sex marriage laws following the release today of...
