by John | Sep 21, 2011 | Australian commentary
WE HEAR a lot of cynicism about politics these days and the alleged uselessness of caring or fighting for political change. Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott – what’s the difference? They both put the human rights of asylum seekers down their list of political...
by John | Sep 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Today the Tasmanian Parliament will debate and vote on a motion in support for marriage equality. If passed this will be the first time an Australian Parliament has passed a pro-marriage equality motion. This vote affects us all. The intention of the motion is to send...
by John | Sep 20, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support from the Tasmania Labor Party for a parliamentary motion in support of same-sex marriage. They say they will be disappointed if the Liberal Party doesn’t offer a conscience vote on the motion. Advocates will use...
by John | Sep 19, 2011 | AME media releases, News
A majority of Tasmanians believe same-sex couples should be able to marry according to a poll released today. The statewide poll by ERMS research found that 65% of Tasmanians do not oppose marriage equality with 59% saying they support it 6% unsure and only 35%...
by John | Sep 19, 2011 | Australian news, News
DECLARING their everlasting love in front of family and friends would be a dream come true for Jenny Archer and partner Jen Evans. However, a long time ago Ms Archer accepted the fact homosexual couples weren’t allowed to marry. “Hopefully we will look...
