by Jen | Jun 24, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Two great champions of marriage equality take their leave of politics this week.
by Jen | Jun 18, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on Coalition MPs who support marriage equality to follow the lead of outgoing Senator Sue Boyce by pushing for a free vote on the issue. In her valedictory speech last night Senator Boyce said she believes the Coalition parties...
by Jen | Apr 16, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates say the Labor Party must reform its pre-selection process if it is reconnect with mainstream Australians on issues like marriage equality following Louise Pratt’s concession today that she will not be re-elected to the Senate. Ms...
by Carol Burger | Feb 13, 2014 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Press Conference Who: Rodney Croome, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator Louise Pratt, Senator Sue Boyce, Wallaby David Pocock, Geoff Field and Jason Kerr, representatives of the 31 couples married during ACT Marriage Equality Laws and their families. Where: Senate...
by Jen | Dec 15, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek will seek to enlist the Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, in Federal Parliament as a co-sponsor to legalise gay marriage. In a move designed to put pressure on the Coalition government over the issue, Ms Plibersek says...