by Jen | Jun 13, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks at the rally on the steps of Victorian Parliament House. Photo: Chris Hopkins
by Jen | Jun 2, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates are disappointed the Coalition party room today failed to discuss a free vote on marriage equality the day after Labor leader, Bill Shorten, introduced a landmark marriage equality bill. In the last few days Coalition MPs and Senators have...
by Jen | May 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Prominent Labor MP, Tony Burke, has become the first Australian politician to declare for marriage equality following the Irish referendum. Advocates have welcomed Mr Burke’s change of heart saying it will positively influence other Labor members. The NSW...
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
West Australian Labor MP Melissa Parke has hit back at MPs in her party who are opposed to a binding vote on same-sex marriage. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
by Jen | May 6, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Labor members who have previously voted against marriage equality have been urged to follow the lead of western Sydney Labor MPs, Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens, and declare their support for the reform. The call was made today by marriage equality advocates...