by John | Jul 31, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australian advocates say New Zealand is likely to achieve marriage equality before Australia now that conservative NZ Prime Minister, John Key, has joined his Labour counterpart, David Shearer, in declaring his full support for reform. (Details here) Australian...
by John | Jul 31, 2012 | News, World news
If there are some MPs wavering on this, Key’s vote might just bring them over, writes Political Editor Duncan Garner. John Key has given his crucial nod to gay marriage, and his support could be vital in seeing this private members bill get passed into law. Key...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | Australian commentary
New Zealand’s Conservative PM supports gay marriage – but not Tony Abbott. Have the would-be PM’s views on homosexuality changed since his uni days? Garry Wotherspoon takes a trip down memory lane. Is it fanciful to think there are people in...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | News, World news
A leading American gay rights activist says he is confident New Zealand will legalise same sex marriage soon. Evan Wolfson, who was once voted in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year, was a guest speaker at a gay rights seminar in Wellington...
by John | Jul 30, 2012 | News, World news
Prime Minister John Key says he’ll vote in favour a bill to allow marriage equality for same-sex couples because it won’t impact on his relationship with his wife. Mr Key said on Radio Live he would use a conscience vote to vote in favour of a bill...
