by John | Feb 14, 2013 | Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
TASMANIAN politicians are likely to be debating same-sex marriage legislation again within six months. Greens leader Nick McKim and Premier Lara Giddings are intent on reintroducing the private members’ bill, which was blocked by the Legislative Council last...
by John | Feb 14, 2013 | Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
A TASMANIAN couple want to wait to marry in Tasmania rather than in the United Kingdom. David Samson is Scottish but became an Australian citizen soon after he arrived in the country 22 years ago. He had met Australian partner Kevin O’Loghlin while working in...
by John | Jan 25, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
SAME-SEX marriage advocates are preparing to lobby MLCs whom they believe could change their mind and vote in favour of making Tasmania the first state to allow gay people to tie the knot. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest is determined to make her colleagues debate the...
by John | Dec 20, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality Christmas campaign launched / Supporters urged to start a conversation & give the gift of equality Australian Marriage Equality has launched a campaign to encourage families to talk about marriage equality this Christmas. AME has released a video...
by John | Oct 9, 2012 | Australian news, News
CRIES of “it’s time” could be heard throughout the Mackay City Heart on Saturday as more than 180 people marched in support of gay marriage equality. The rally travelled from the CBD to the Mackay Regional Council precinct on Gordon St. Organiser...
