by Jen | Aug 10, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The ten year anniversary of Australia’s ban on marriage equality is now only a few days away. Unfortunately, the long-awaited repeal of the ban is still some time off. Australian marriage equality, Commonwealth Parliament, Equal marriage, Julia Gillard, LGBTI, LGBTI...
by Jen | Nov 22, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
In her first television interview since she lost her Prime Ministership, marriage equality was among the topics Julia Gillard has tackled in conversation with CNN host Christiane Amanpour. “Some of your supporters say, why did you not back same-sex marriage?” Amanpour...
by Carol Burger | Oct 2, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
Julia Gillard explained her opposition to gay marriage by arguing that the institution of marriage is anachronistic. Fine, but then she needs to make the case for abolishing it for everyone. Former prime minister Julia Gillard is no stranger to unyielding questions...
by Jen | Sep 15, 2013 | Australian news, News
Bold posters and stickers promoting Sydney’s next Marriage Equality Rally are being seen all over the city’s CBD, and are creating rifts between the various LGBTI community groups who most vocally support the cause. Shown above, they’re not only a call for equal...
by Jen | Sep 10, 2013 | Australian news, News
The Coalition’s win on the weekend doesn’t spell defeat for the same-sex marriage lobby. The results show there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic, writes Rodney Croome It would be a big mistake to see the 2013 election result as the defeat of marriage...