by Jen | Mar 8, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have urged Government members who have concerns about a plebiscite to join Liberal Senator, Dean Smith, in raising their concerns. The call comes after Senator Smith said he will raise his concerns when the issue is discussed in the Liberal...
by Jen | Feb 29, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“It’s one thing for politicians to use electioneering to sledge one another but it’s a very different thing to use that same mechanism to hurt vulnerable people in the community.” – The Very Rev Dr Peter Catt “This leaflet is factually...
by Jen | Feb 28, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“Ironically, if Malcolm Turnbull followed John Howard’s advice we could have marriage equality by now.” – Rodney Croome Advocates have welcomed former Prime Minister, John Howard’s, in-principle support for a parliamentary free vote on...
by Jen | Feb 27, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the reform from Tasmanian Labor Senator, Catryna Bilyk, saying it boosts the case for a free vote in Parliament instead of a plebiscite on the issue. In an article in today’s Hobart Mercury, Senator Bilyk,...
by Jen | Jan 20, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the tragic case of a UK man who was not recognised as his husband’s next of kin tarnishes Australia’s image and highlights the urgency of marriage equality. David Bulmer-Rizzi recently died while on holiday with his husband Marco in Adelaide...
