by Alex Greenwich | Nov 25, 2011 | Australian commentary, Australian resources, Overseas commentary, Resources
Civil partnerships are an important step on the road to marriage equality, but they’re not enough. As the ALP debates same-sex marriage, Irish Labour MP Eric Byrne explains why his party supports it (this article was originally published on New Matilda) The...
by John | Oct 27, 2011 | Australian news, News
Below is the speech by Tasmanian Labor Senator Carol Brown to the Senate on 21 Septempber 2011. — At times I cry thinking about it, knowing that thousands of young Australians are growing up knowing that we are so different and that there are laws written...
by John | Oct 22, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for marriage equality from current Labor Party President, Jenny McAllister. ( details here ) Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, said: “Ms McAllister clearly understands the benefits...
by John | Oct 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
With speculation the prime minister will declare her support for a conscience vote on same-s-x marriage ahead of Labor’s December national conference, a new poll suggests the issue could enable Labor to attract support from Greens voters. Sources close to the PM have...
by John | Oct 7, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor’s draft manifesto is unlikely to appease the party’s left on the issues of asylum seekers and gay marriage. The ALP’s national policy committee released a consultative draft national platform on Thursday, open for comment only until 5pm on...
