by Jen | Jan 20, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on the South Australian Government to recognise overseas same-sex marriages following reports a bereaved British partner was not recognised as next of kin. David Bulmer-Rizzi recently died while on holiday with his husband Marco...
by Jen | Dec 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to eliminate the patchwork of recognition for overseas same-sex marriages by recognising them nationally. The call comes after Victoria joined Tasmania, NSW and Queensland in giving automatic recognition to overseas...
by Jen | Nov 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Three Tasmanian politicians on different sides of the political fence have explained why they backed the marriage equality motion that passed the Tasmanian parliament with overwhelming support last week. Liberal Premier, Will Hodgman, Deputy Premier, Jeremy Rockliff...
by Jen | Nov 9, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The national media has shone a spotlight on the tragic case of a Tasmanian gay man who was not recognised as has late partner’s next of kin. Fairfax today published a column and video based on an interview with Ben Jago, and his mother Keren, by respected...
by Jen | Oct 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the Victorian Government’s decision to recognise overseas same-sex marriages as registered relationships will provide legal security to same-sex couples but not the dignity that comes with full equality. The Victorian Government has announced it...
