by John | Apr 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
It has been confirmed that South Australia’s Premier Jay Weatherill will grant a conscience vote for all Labor MPs in the state’s Parliament if a marriage equality bill is introduced locally should federal efforts at legislating for same-sex marriage fail this year....
by John | Mar 26, 2012 | Australian commentary
In case our federal representatives fail to represent the strong support for marriage equality when they vote on the matter later this year, we know their state Coalition and Labor colleagues are ready to. The obvious question to ask is, ‘Can this happen?’ According...
by John | Mar 24, 2012 | Australian news, News
South Australia has become the first state to allow a full free vote for both major parties on the issue of same-sex marriage legislation. The news, which was confirmed this morning, comes after Premier Jay Weatherill granted the state Labor Caucus a conscience vote...
by John | Feb 25, 2012 | Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a South Australian state marriage equality bill introduced by Greens MLC, Tammy Franks. Ms Franks’ bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in South Australia mirrors similar legislation currently before the Tasmanian Parliament. South...
by John | Feb 23, 2012 | Australian news, News
Media Release: Tasmanian Gay & Lesbian Rights Group Thursday February 23rd, 2012 An American academic who has advised the New York and Californian governments on the economic benefits of allowing same-sex marriage today launched a report predicting Tasmania will...
