by Alex Greenwich | Apr 16, 2013 | News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
New Zealand is ready to make gay marriage legal with parliament set to vote on the issue tomorrow (17 April). The proposal to amend the country’s 1955 Marriage Act has been well received, and includes backing from Prime Minister John Key, the Global Post reports....
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 2, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Where do the parties stand
A FEDERAL Labor backbencher has accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of “trotting out his daughters’ views” in support of gay marriage to counterbalance his own opposition to marriage equality. Frances and Bridget Abbott have told News Limited they...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 1, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Liberal Party, News, Where do the parties stand
TONY Abbott is standing firm in his opposition to gay marriage despite his two youngest daughters urging for the practice to be legalised. Mr Abbott last night said he would not allow a conscience vote on gay marriage while ever the official party position was against...
by Alex Greenwich | Mar 29, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
The next US Edition of TIME Magazine, scheduled for release on April 8, will feature two alternate covers of same sex couples kissing. The title of the cover is emblazoned with “Gay Marriage Already Won” followed by “the Supreme Court hasn’t...
by Alex Greenwich | Mar 28, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, Join the campaign, News, Our Say, Take Action, Your say
The ABC Compass wants to know what election issue matters to you. Is marriage equality your key election issue? If so you should say so. We know that marriage equality will positively affect hundreds of thousands of Australians, not only GLBTI people, but also their...