by John | Mar 10, 2011 | Australian news, News
Greens MLC Tammy Franks’ private members bill for same sex marriage was again debated in state parliament with the Liberals now coming out in objection to a conscience vote. Ms Franks said the Opposition were trying to find an easy way out to avoid debating the issue...
by John | Mar 9, 2011 | Australian commentary
The following piece by AME campaign director, Rodney Croome, appeared on the Tasmanian Times website, in response to another piece on the same matter. *** In 2005 Professor George Williams startled the nation by suggesting that the Howard Government’s...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 25, 2011 | Australian commentary
When John Howard closed the door on gay marriage in 2004, he may have opened a window for state based unions. Moves by some members of state parliaments across Australia to introduce and support gay marriage Bills (including Ian Hunter and Tammy Franks in South...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 24, 2011 | Australian news, News
Supporters of same sex marriage face an uphill battle to get legislation through the South Australian Parliament. MPs had been expected to cast a conscience vote, but the Opposition in the Legislative Council has decided to vote as a block against the legislation....
