by Jen | Jun 30, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
Gay pride participants in Sydney. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty History tells us referendums are incredibly difficult to pass and often require bipartisan support. To hold one on gay marriage would be political cowardice In his first press conference since...
by Jen | Jun 28, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marraige equality advocates have dismissed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s offer to hold a referendum into marriage equality if Tony Abbott refuses to allow Coalition members a conscience vote on the issue. They say any public vote could be used by reform opponents...
by Jen | Jun 28, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd’s, commitment to have marriage equality “resolved” preferably through a cross-parliament conscience vote, but say they do not support Mr Rudd’s fall-back option of a...
by Jen | Jun 27, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
“The majority of Australians who support marriage equality have two great reasons to celebrate today.” – Rodney Croome Australian marriage equality advocates are over-joyed that the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of the reform just hours after...
by Jay | Jun 26, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Kevin Rudd’s election as Prime Minister, saying it opens up a new chapter in the marriage equality debate and will increase pressure on Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote. Mr Rudd announced last month that he now...
