by John | Feb 8, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Equality advocates have welcomed the Senate’s support for what they believe is a “winnable way forward” for same-sex marriage. The Legal and Constitutional Affairs committee was established “on the voices” without opposition from either...
by John | Feb 8, 2012 | Australian commentary
Imagine if a Labor backbencher joined with a Liberal in federal parliament to introduce a private member’s bill that was contrary to ALP policy. The outcry from Labor ranks would be huge, the intervention of the prime minister would be swift and the media would...
by John | Feb 7, 2012 | Australian news, News
THE Greens believe same-sex marriage will be legal across the country by the end of the year. The Greens today will move to refer their 2010 bill supporting same-sex marriage to a Senate committee for investigation. “I am absolutely optimistic that we have a...
by John | Feb 7, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a Senate inquiry into marriage equality flagged today by Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said, “We believe a Senate inquiry is the winnable way...
by John | Feb 5, 2012 | Australian news, News
THE gay marriage debate in Parliament will be pushed back to later in the year to give advocates for change more time to garner enough support to have legislation for same sex marriage passed. Instead of the debate being held immediately – which would have seen...
