by John | Aug 11, 2012 | Australian news, News
The premiers of South Australia and Tasmania have told gay rights supporters they will legislate for same-sex marriage regardless of what federal parliament does. Thousands of demonstrators have marched in seven Australian cities almost eight years after the Howard...
by John | Aug 11, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Thousands of marriage equality supporters and their families have marched in rallies across Australia calling on the federal parliament to deliver one of the most popular reforms before it. At the Adelaide rally, South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill, declared his...
by John | Aug 10, 2012 | Australian news, News
The following media release was issued by the Tasmanian Gay & Lesbian Rights Group (TGLRG) on 10.08.12. — POLL SHOW MAJORITY OF TASMANIANS SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY AND WANT THEIR STATE TO LEAD THE WAY / HIGH YOUTH SUPPORT SHOWS REFORM WILL BE...
by John | Aug 10, 2012 | AME media releases, News
More political leaders than ever before will participate in tomorrow’s nationwide rallies for marriage equality. Those speaking at the rallies will include: Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore...
by John | Aug 6, 2012 | Australian commentary
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has announced that Tasmania will pass new laws allowing same-sex couples to marry. For some people it will seem strange that Tasmania could be the first place in Australia to allow same-sex marriages. Tassie has a reputation for...