by Carol Burger | Feb 14, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
PEOPLE in search of marriage equality will spend Valentine’s Day spreading the love to federal MPs across Australia, delivering roses to 50 parliamentarians in marginal seats with a simple message: “We’re waiting.” The campaign will put a face to the millions of...
by Carol Burger | Feb 13, 2014 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Press Conference Who: Rodney Croome, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator Louise Pratt, Senator Sue Boyce, Wallaby David Pocock, Geoff Field and Jason Kerr, representatives of the 31 couples married during ACT Marriage Equality Laws and their families. Where: Senate...
by Jen | Jan 30, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Rugby union player David Pocock is angry. He’s angry on behalf of a lesbian couple he knows and loves. “The tipping point was my housemate in Perth and the amazing relationship she has with her partner. Seeing their love for one another and the joy and wholeness it...
by Jen | Nov 3, 2013 | Australian news, News
I never thought I would write this column, but I am because of Michael Kirby. It’s about 10 years ago, and I am sitting in the third row of the second tier of the Sydney Football Stadium – the best place in the world to watch footy, and the stadium where I...
by Jen | Aug 25, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Advocates welcome growing support Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed the growing support for marriage equality from candidates, the community, and prominent Australians. The Australian Labor Party will today kick-start their “It’s Time”...