by Carol Burger | Mar 2, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Mardi Gras is an affirmation for those confident enough to march, but also for those still coming to terms with their sexuality. And now, we need to win the argument for marriage equality Sydney Mardi Gras this weekend will be a celebration full of excitement and...
by Carol Burger | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
LABOR frontbencher Penny Wong has expressed her preference that the ALP provide a binding vote on same-sex marriage, as both leadership aspirants reject a call by right-wing union leader Paul Howes that the party move further on the issue. Mr Howes, boss of the...
by Jen | Aug 25, 2013 | Australian news, News
Celebrities recruited in the marriage equality push as poll reveals even people who agree with the policy say it won’t influence their vote. On Sunday the Labor Party will launch its first campaign on marriage equality, complete with letterboxed advertisements,...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Religious leaders, Supporters of Equality, Uncategorized, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Labor Senator Penny Wong has told Insight that she does not want a plebiscite or a referendum on same sex marriage. She believes the public discourse on same sex marriage lacks compassion and respect, and a referendum would likely fail. “I had to sit in the...
by Jen | Jun 21, 2013 | Australian commentary
GLOBE’s 2013 Federal Election ‘Meet’ Series In the lead up to the 2013 Federal Election, GLOBE members and friends will get the chance to come face to face with federal members of parliament from all of the major parties. On the night, guests will hear from the...
