by Carol Burger | Aug 24, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
A proud Brisbane mother is helping other parents understand, accept and support the gay sons and daughters living in the community. In 1995, Shelley Argent was an “ordinary, stay-at-home mother” when her son James’ announced: “Mum, Dad… I’m...
by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
On the anniversary of the 2004 federal Marriage Act amendment that legally and explicitly banned gay marriages in Australia, several advocates for marriage equality met in Brisbane in their message to urge politicians to heed overwhelming public support and vote in...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night saw politicians and prominent Australians, from both Brisbane and from across Australia, converge to hold a forum in support of marriage equality at New Farm Uniting Church. The event was hosted by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
The Merthyr Road Uniting Church in New Farm lived up to its name tonight as it united politicians from across the political spectrum, along with rights advocates, Christians, psychologists and proud PFLAG mums, for a forum on same-sex marriage. Hosted by PFLAG’s...
by Jen | Jul 21, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
The weekend of forums, meetings, workshops and a market stall was the start of Australian Marriage Equality’s plans to visit up to fifty electorates where the local MP may be persuaded to support marriage equality. Advocates have hailed a weekend of marriage...
