by John | Sep 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
Tasmanian Greens leader Nick McKim led a motion in the state’s parliament to give in-principle support to same-sex marriage. “We should value difference and diversity, and devalue discrimination.” Tasmanian Greens leader Nick McKim’s words...
by John | Sep 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
Dear Jim, Re: Welcome to the ‘Homosexual Lobby’ and today’s vote on same-sex marriage in Tasmania. Over the past few months you have either said, tweeted or endorsed the following: “Anzacs didn’t die for gay marriage”, “the global gay Gestapo…is brainwashing people”,...
by John | Sep 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Equality advocates have hailed today’s vote in favour of marriage equality in the Tasmanian Lower House. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, said the vote will send a powerful message to the rest of the nation. “Today’s...
by John | Sep 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have met with Tasmanian Premier, Lara Giddings, to thank her for supporting a landmark motion in favour of marriage equality and to put their case that there would be a massive economic benefit from Tasmania being the first state to allow...
by John | Sep 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
TASMANIANS are being urged to count the gains of a gay wedding industry, with the state’s House of Assembly set to become the first Australian chamber to back same-sex marriage. Lobbyists Australian Marriage Equality pointed to financial benefits for some states...
