by Jen | Jul 9, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed a decision by the Geelong City Council to support marriage equality and to write to federal MP, Sarah Henderson, urging her to vote for it. Australian Marriage Equality deputy director, Ivan Hinton, said, “Geelong City Council has shown...
by Jen | Jul 6, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
It is being reported today that the Victorian Government invalidated the marriage between Paige Phoenix, a recording artist from Melbourne, and his wife citing inconsistent documentation. At the time of his wedding Phoenix provided his Australian passport as proof of...
by Jen | Mar 19, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australian Marriage Equality has congratulated Australian TV personality Ruby Rose on her engagement to fashion designer Phoebe Dahl. Deputy Director of AME, Ivan Hinton, said, “It is always wonderful to hear when two people who have found love and happiness...
by Carol Burger | Dec 13, 2013 | Australian news, News
Supporters of same-sex marriage law reform say they are dismayed and disappointed by a High Court decision which struck down the ACT legislation, but the issue appears certain to live on. Hours after the High Court unanimously ruled that the ACT’s Marriage...
by Jen | Dec 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage Equality director Ivan Hinton and Chris Teoh display their marriage certificate in Canberra. It is deeply disappointing that the Australian Capital Territory’s Marriage Equality Act has been struck down, but don’t let that dark cloud obscure some...