by John | May 16, 2012 | Australian commentary
TODAY, I call on the Catholic Church and the community to review its position on marriage. It is time our laws respected the rights of all law abiding individuals. Those laws should reflect contemporary educated attitudes, not just for marriage but to women and their...
by John | May 4, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates say support for marriage equality from former Victorian Liberal Premier, Jeff Kennett, increases pressure on Tony Abbott to allow the Coalition a conscience vote on the issue. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome,...
by John | Apr 19, 2012 | AME media releases, News
A Liberal Party branch has voted in favour of a conscience vote on marriage equality, increasing pressure on Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote vote when the issue is debated in Parliament later this year. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 9, 2012 | Australian commentary
Tony Abbott has an image problem. Every poll in the country confirms this. Despite the ascendancy of the party he leads and the persistent unpopularity of Prime Minister Gillard, Abbott is not enjoying a honeymoon with voters. For many, Gillard and Abbott represent...
by John | Mar 24, 2012 | Australian news, News
South Australia has become the first state to allow a full free vote for both major parties on the issue of same-sex marriage legislation. The news, which was confirmed this morning, comes after Premier Jay Weatherill granted the state Labor Caucus a conscience vote...
