by John | Aug 31, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed an announcement tonight that ACT Labor would introduce laws for same-sex marriage should they win the territory elections in October this year. Speaking at a public forum for the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
by John | Aug 31, 2012 | Australian news, News
The election battle over gay marriage intensified at an Australian Christian Lobby forum in Canberra last night, with Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and Opposition Leader Zed Seselja clashing over the issue. Just hours after the Tasmanian Parliament passed marriage...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have hailed the historic vote in the Tasmanian lower house, setting the course for Tasmania to become the first place in Australia to allow same-sex couples to marry. Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group spokesperson,...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has opened debate on same sex marriage, detailing letters from supporters. Gay and lesbian couples have gathered in the public gallery of the House of Assembly to hear the bill debated. Continue reading… You can watch the debate...
by John | Aug 30, 2012 | Australian news, News
A constitutional law expert believes there are no impediments to Tasmania legislating for same-sex marriage. The bill is expected to be passed today in the lower house with the support of Labor and the Greens but could face a bigger hurdle when it reaches the...
