by John | Aug 29, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings says she hopes Tasmania will lead the nation to end discrimination for gay couples as the Tasmanian Legislative Assembly is set to debate a marriage equality bill on Thursday. Continue reading…
by John | Aug 28, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed the tabling of a Tasmanian Marriage Equality Bill, set to be debated in the State’s Lower House this week. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener Alex Greenwich: “This is a high quality...
by John | Aug 28, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmania’s Lower House could pass same-sex marriage laws by the end of the week. The Government is set on making Tasmania the first state in Australia to allow same-sex marriage. It is understood legislation to do so will be tabled in Parliament today and debate...
by John | Aug 24, 2012 | Australian commentary
It’s clear that marriage equality will be a key issue at the next federal election – yet only state governments are taking it seriously. Alex Greenwich on why our federal pollies need to get with the program. With debate now beginning on marriage equality...
by John | Aug 24, 2012 | Australian commentary
When Premier Lara Giddings announced gay marriage for Tasmanians, a huge Christian Lobby reaction was tipped – and never came. Henry Pill on the gap between the lobby’s rhetoric and real power. In the US, a country where God is big business and big...
