by Jen | Nov 6, 2013 | Australian news, News
The High Court will hear a challenge to the legality of the ACT’s same-sex marriage law on December 3 and 4 – before any marriages will be able to take place. The court agreed on Monday afternoon to the federal government’s request for an expedited timeline at a brief...
by Jen | Nov 4, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Same-sex couples planning to marry in the ACT say they and their families will be “devastated” if the High Court overrules the Territory’s Marriage Equality Act before they can wed. Today the High Court set hearings in the case for December 3rd and...
by Jen | Nov 3, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates are planning to step up their campaign when federal parliament returns later this year with parents, clergy and psychologists expected to lobby new MPs. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said he is encouraged by...
by Jen | Nov 1, 2013 | Australian news, News
Barry O’Farrell has backed down on same-sex marriage in NSW, citing a need for ‘national consistency’. It’s a weak excuse that ignores the history of legislative change, writes Rodney Croome The Australian marriage equality debate will be...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has vowed to continue the fight to provide an avenue for same-sex couples to marry in Tasmania. Ms Forrest’s bid to put the state’s same-sex marriage legislation back on the table was voted down 8-6 in the Upper House last night....
