by Jen | Sep 18, 2013 | Australian news, News
The Coalition’s hopes of governing in a calm, sober and deliberative manner – the better to highlight the alleged “chaos” of the minority Labor government – will be determined to a large extent by how it handles “events” that...
by Carol Burger | Jul 30, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
A NSW parliamentary inquiry’s conclusion that there is no constitutional impediment to states enacting laws for same-sex marriages represents a breakthrough in the marriage equality debate. At a stroke it has removed the major rationale state politicians have...
by Jen | Apr 15, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
IN the context of a vote for marriage equality coming before the Legislative Council again this year, the May 4 elections for three MPs in that chamber may tip the balance in favour of those who support fairness and freedom, and who do not believe the state has any...
by John | Sep 20, 2012 | Australian commentary
AS defeat looms for marriage equality in Federal Parliament, momentum is building for change in the states. In fact, Australia might first recognise same-sex marriage in Tasmania next week. The lower house of the Tasmanian Parliament passed its Same-Sex Marriage Bill...
by John | Sep 13, 2012 | AME media releases, News
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL SET FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA / ADVOCATES SAY MARRIAGE EQUALITY MOMENTUM “UNSTOPPABLE” / CALL FOR CONSCIENCE VOTE FROM COALITION Marriage equality advocates have welcomed today’s announcement by the WA Greens that they will...
