by John | Aug 10, 2012 | Australian news, News
The following media release was issued by the Tasmanian Gay & Lesbian Rights Group (TGLRG) on 10.08.12. — POLL SHOW MAJORITY OF TASMANIANS SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY AND WANT THEIR STATE TO LEAD THE WAY / HIGH YOUTH SUPPORT SHOWS REFORM WILL BE...
by John | Aug 9, 2012 | Australian commentary
THE most important issue regarding marriage equality is not marriage — the important issue is equality. For this reason, the term “gay marriage” misrepresents the issue. The real issue is equal rights for all Australians, regardless of their...
by John | Aug 8, 2012 | Australian news, News
TASMANIA and the ACT are locked in a battle for the coveted “pink dollar” as both consider allowing same-sex marriage. Marriage equality campaigner Rodney Croome said the value was likely to be hundreds of millions of dollars to the first state or...
by John | Aug 7, 2012 | Australian news, News
The following media release was issued by the Tasmanian Gay & Lesbian Rights Group (TGLRG) on 6.08.12. — Advocates say their campaign to achieve marriage equality in Tasmania will focus on the human face of the issue. Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group...
by John | Aug 6, 2012 | Australian commentary
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has announced that Tasmania will pass new laws allowing same-sex couples to marry. For some people it will seem strange that Tasmania could be the first place in Australia to allow same-sex marriages. Tassie has a reputation for...