by Carol Burger | Feb 14, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
Fairfax MP Clive Palmer is on a hit list of federal MPs whom marriage equality advocates believe they can persuade to support same-sex marriage. Advocacy group Australian Marriage Equality (AME) will use Valentine’s Day to unveil a list of 50 lower house MPs...
by Jen | Sep 4, 2013 | Australian news, News
CLIVE Palmer says he’ll never express his stance on gay marriage because he doesn’t want to intimidate members of his party into adopting his view. Mr Palmer also criticised Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s decision to change his position on marriage...
by Jen | Aug 27, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
With only eleven days left until Australia’s general election, these parties hope LGBTI voters will see them as progressive, equality-seeking, queer-friendly options. The Fairfax Nielsen Poll has found that 65% of voters support marriage equality, including 75% of...
by Jen | Aug 26, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have welcomed reports that the Katter and Palmer United parties both allow a conscience vote on marriage equality, saying it increases pressure on the Coalition to do the same. Australian Marriage Equality, national director, Rodney Croome, said...