by Carol Burger | Aug 22, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
People who take part in a same-sex marriage overseas could come back to Australia and legally enter a heterosexual marriage without getting a divorce, but if they returned to the other country they could face bigamy charges, a Senate inquiry has been told. The inquiry...
by Jen | Aug 18, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell on their decision to marry, but say the couple should be able to marry at home in Australia. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “It’s wonderful...
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
On the anniversary of the 2004 federal Marriage Act amendment that legally and explicitly banned gay marriages in Australia, several advocates for marriage equality met in Brisbane in their message to urge politicians to heed overwhelming public support and vote in...
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Nearly 80 per cent of swing voters support same-sex marriage, according to the Liberal Party’s in-house pollster, in findings that will ratchet up pressure on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow his MPs a free vote on the issue.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night saw politicians and prominent Australians, from both Brisbane and from across Australia, converge to hold a forum in support of marriage equality at New Farm Uniting Church. The event was hosted by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and...
