by Jen | Nov 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Julian Porteous, the former auxiliary Bishop of Sydney under Cardinal George Pell, has been a tireless opponent of marriage equality. Despite his recent appointment as Archbishop of Hobart, Porteous hasn’t changed his views or his focus. His first column in the...
by Carol Burger | Nov 27, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Australian Marriage Equality is seeking to be heard by the High Court in defence of the ACT’s same-sex marriage law. The advocacy group has argued its “submissions will assist the court” when the full hearing of federal government’s challenge...
by Carol Burger | Nov 26, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Marriage equality advocates have sought leave to defend laws allowing same-sex couples to marry in the current High Court case against the ACT’s Marriage Equality Act. In a written submission to the Court, Australian Marriage Equality argues that the ACT law...
by Jen | Nov 22, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Advocates have welcomed Governor-General Quentin Bryce’s support for marriage equality as part of her vision for a fairer Australia. Delivering this year’s final Boyer Lecture, entitled Advance Australia Fair, the Governor-General said she looks forward...
by Jen | Nov 21, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Advocates says they are encouraged by overwhelming support for marriage equality in the Scottish parliament, and have called on the Abbott Government to follow the Scottish example by allowing a cross-party conscience vote. Overnight, Scottish MPs voted 98 to 15 to...
