by Jen | Aug 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a decision by Kingborough Council in southern Tasmania to endorse marriage equality and write to the federal government expressing its support. The Council joins about 50 other councils nationwide after it voted 5 to 3 to support a marriage...
by Jen | Aug 8, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A marriage equality rally in Hobart this afternoon attracted such a large crowd it overflowed into surrounding streets. Meanwhile, Tasmanian Premier, Will Hodgman, has supported the Federal Government allowing federal MPs a free vote on the issue (text below)....
by Jen | Aug 8, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Hobart Lord Mayor, Sue Hickey, will join celebrities and advocates calling for marriage equality at a rally in Hobart today. The rally comes just days before the first ever cross-party marriage equality bill, co-sponsored by Tasmanian MP, Andrew Wilkie, is due to be...
by Jen | Jul 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A large, colourful banner proclaiming ‘Taroona supports Marriage Equality’ was unveiled today on Hinsby Beach by local residents following the canvassing of every household in the Hobart suburb of Taroona by members of Tasmanians United for Marriage Equality. The...
by Jen | Jul 21, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Ad sends message to Nikolic / Hutchinson that support for reform is growing. Thirty three Northern Tasmanian businesses have declared their support for marriage equality in an advertisement in today’s edition of the Launceston Examiner. Organiser of the ad, and...