by Jen | Sep 15, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have congratulated Malcolm Turnbull on becoming Prime Minister and will seek a meeting with him to move the reform forward. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “This is the first time in Australia’s history that...
by Jen | Jun 29, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The momentum for a vote on marriage equality to be held in Australia later this year appears to be growing, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying that the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Friday will “clearly” influence...
by Jen | Apr 20, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Malcolm Turnbull says he fully expects free vote this year. Lindsay MP, Fiona Scott, found strong support for same-sex marriage at a recent forum in Penrith. Local marriage equality advocate, Wayne Chilver, who was at the forum at the Peachtree Hotel on Thursday night...
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A major shift towards same-sex marriage is under way within the Liberal Party, with marriage equality advocates saying 11 Liberal MPs have privately switched to supporting a change since January.
by Jen | Feb 7, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Senator David Leyonhjelm is threatening to block government legislation unless Tony Abbott allows a conscience vote on his bill for marriage equality.