by Jen | Jul 4, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
GAY rights advocate Rodney Croome has rejected Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s suggested referendum on gay marriage, saying it would be expensive and divisive. On Friday, Mr Rudd said he would consider holding a plebiscite or referendum, if Opposition Leader Tony...
by Jen | Jul 4, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australian Marriage Equality has a new look as the nation heads towards an election where marriage equality will be a central issue. The organisation today launched its new logo – two hands forming a heart around an equals sign – as well as a new website...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
What do the very different debates on same-sex marriage and adoption say about the Tasmanian Upper House? Why was support for same-sex adoption so much higher than for same-sex marriage? I found in my conversations with Upper House members that most know same-sex...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | Australian news, News
AUSTRALIAN marriage equality campaigners have welcomed the return of Labor leader Kevin Rudd just hours before a ground-breaking reform was passed in the US Supreme Court. “The majority of Australians who support marriage equality have two great reasons to...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates welcome Abbott’s Sister’s opposition to marriage equality referendum 80% of new Rudd cabinet favours reform Marriage equality advocates have welcomed opposition to a marriage equality referendum from Christine Forster, Sydney City Councillor, and...