by Jen | Aug 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Abbott’s referendum talk “A slap in High Court’s face”. Advocates have welcomed Julia Gillard’s decision to support marriage equality saying it shows public figures can change their mind on the issue. They have also condemned Tony...
by Jen | Aug 22, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a report that Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has dropped plans for a referendum on the issue. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “We welcome reports that a marriage equality referendum is...
by Jen | Aug 15, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Thousands of Australians across the country have marched for marriage equality to mark the 11th anniversary of the Howard government’s changes to the Marriage Act to specifically ban same-sex marriage, while protesting Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s failure...
by Jen | Aug 13, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
– Marriage equality should be achieved by parliament free vote. – But if there is to be a plebiscite it must be owned by parliament. – Model question: “Should Australia allow marriage between two people regardless of their gender” ....
by Jen | Aug 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates for marriage equality have responded to the coalitions’s rejection of a free vote and the Prime Minister’s discussion of a referendum or plebiscite by saying if there is a plebiscite it must be at the next election and the question must be set by...