by Carol Burger | Jul 5, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news
Many are starting to see marriage equality as a vote-winning issue for the moribund Labor party. Might it be Rudd’s ticket in 2013? At my five year old step-daughter’s school, the year began with a curriculum devoted to families. All kinds, from a wide range of...
by Carol Burger | May 26, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news
Last week, I spied a peculiar photograph accompanying a newspaper story about the legalisation of gay marriage and adoption in France. The caption on it read ”Men in masks: A protest in Paris on Friday against legalising same-sex marriage”. “These...
by Carol Burger | May 15, 2013 | Australian news, Labor Party
A Christian Australian Labor Party candidate says allowing same-sex couples to marry would be one of his priorities if elected later this year. The Australian Labor Party candidate for the seat of Hume, Michael Pilbrow, has named legalizing same-sex marriage as one of...
by John | Nov 21, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from former Labor Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, saying it reflects strong support for marriage equality among Labor Party members and voters. Yesterday, Mr Hawke became the first Australian Prime Minister to...
by John | Aug 1, 2012 | Australian news, News
A WAVE of local support for marriage equality has led Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman to formally announce his support for gay marriage in Australia. Mr Cheeseman said many locals had approached him to share their views, personal stories and pleas for equal rights. Mr...
