by John | Feb 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
LIBERAL backbenchers will be free to support same-sex marriage legislation when it comes before the parliament later in the year. While the opposition front bench will be bound by the policy the Coalition has taken to the last two polls not to change the Marriage Act,...
by John | Feb 12, 2012 | Australian news, News
MARRIAGE equality will be the hot item on the agenda when Federal Parliament resumes tomorrow. After years of political brawling, two private member’s bills will be introduced. While a vote is months away, Labor backbencher Stephen Jones will present his bill to...
by John | Feb 9, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on supporters of the issue from all parties to work together to achieve reform. The call comes in response to today’s announcement by Greens MP, Adam Bandt, and Tasmanian independent, Andrew Wilkie, that they will...
by John | Feb 8, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Equality advocates have welcomed the Senate’s support for what they believe is a “winnable way forward” for same-sex marriage. The Legal and Constitutional Affairs committee was established “on the voices” without opposition from either...
by John | Feb 7, 2012 | Australian news, News
THE Greens believe same-sex marriage will be legal across the country by the end of the year. The Greens today will move to refer their 2010 bill supporting same-sex marriage to a Senate committee for investigation. “I am absolutely optimistic that we have a...
