by Alex Greenwich | Feb 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
Former High Court justice Michael Kirby says it is “ridiculous and wicked” to deprive same sex couples of the right to marry. But Mr Kirby, who is openly gay, says he and his long-term partner would not necessarily tie the knot if gay marriage was...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Advocates seek meeting with Gillard after Abbott meets Australia’s leading PFLAG dad. Australian marriage equality advocates have stepped-up their campaign to meet Labor Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, following a meeting between equality supporters and...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
Call-in surveys by federal Labor ministers in their electorates have shown strong support for gay marriage, putting cabinet under pressure to change the party’s position ahead of its national conference. Regional Development Minister Simon Crean says that with...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 20, 2011 | News, World news
British gay Muslims are joining the global fight for equality and seeking gay Islamic marriage. The BBC’s 5 live Investigates speaks to one couple about their ‘nikah’ – a Muslim matrimonial contract – and asks how they balance their...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 19, 2011 | Australian news, News
Tony Abbott has expressed sympathy with a Vietnam veteran who met him yesterday to make the case for his gay son to have the right to get married, although the Opposition Leader ruled out changing the party’s position. Mr Abbott made the comments to Geoff Thomas...
