by John | Feb 3, 2012 | News, World news
THE Church of England is facing a rebellion from its clergy over a ban on civil partnership ceremonies in its 16,000 churches. Nearly 100 clergy in the London diocese, one of the most traditionalist in the country, have signed a letter demanding the same rights for...
by John | Oct 6, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates have welcomed a speech made by British Prime Minister, David Cameron, in which he declared support for marriage equality. Prime Minister Cameron based his support on conservative values: “You applauded me for that. Five...
by Alex Greenwich | Oct 5, 2011 | AME weblog
Posted by AME National Convenor, Alex Greenwich, 11pm, 5.10.11 The “I Do” marriage equality ad released on Friday is this week’s most shared, viewed and discussed not-for-profit Youtube from Australia. As well as being hugely popular in Australia (it...
by John | Sep 23, 2011 | Overseas commentary
The Government has announced that it is planning to launch a consultation with the aim of legalising gay marriage. It’s a very welcome announcement indeed. The case for gay marriage is clear and it is great news that the Government seems to be ready to accept...
by John | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
A UK Government announcement that it will conduct an inquiry into marriage equality early next year has been welcomed by Australian advocates who say it shows civil unions are not a substitute for full equality. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex...