by Jen | Dec 14, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Andrew Barr has pledged to use his historic status as the nation’s first openly gay head of government to continue to advocate for same-sex marriage in Australia. Moments after receiving a standing ovation on his election as the ACT’s seventh Chief...
by Jen | Dec 1, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates back Leyonhjelm free vote challenge Marriage equality advocates say they expect Tony Abbott to stick to his pre-election promise and allow a conscience vote on the issue. Mr Abbott appeared today to back away from his promise, suggesting the conscience vote...
by Jen | Dec 1, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Refusing to to allow a promised free vote on same-sex marriage would make Prime Minister Tony Abbott look tricky, a former senator says.
by Jen | Nov 29, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Reform under centre-right Finnish Government gives hope for Australia Advocates say the the passage of marriage equality in Finland highlights how far Australia is falling behind but also gives hope it can be achieved under the current Australian government....
by Jen | Nov 26, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm is poised to introduce his long-awaited same-sex marriage bill to the Senate, in a move that will increase the pressure on the Liberal Party to allow its MPs a conscience vote on the issue.