by John | Feb 7, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a Senate inquiry into marriage equality flagged today by Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said, “We believe a Senate inquiry is the winnable way...
by John | Jan 24, 2012 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Media Release – Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 24th January, 2012 As National Spokesperson for parents with lesbian daughters and gay sons, I congratulate Sarah Hanson Young for having the foresight to call for this Inquiry into marriage equality....
by John | Jan 24, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Advocates for marriage equality say a Senate inquiry into same-sex marriage will help navigate the issue through the current deadlock that would see it voted down if brought to a vote. Labor has allowed its members a conscience vote but Tony Abbott’s refusal to...
by John | Jan 24, 2012 | Australian news, News
SAME-SEX marriage advocates hope a fresh Senate inquiry on the issue will provide an opportunity to tackle community concerns standing in the way of change. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will announce today that she will move for a second inquiry on her bill to...
by John | Jan 2, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have told the Labor Party they are campaigning for a win on the issue in 2012 and have warned the ALP not to “pull any stunts” by introducing the legislation prematurely. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex...