by Alex Greenwich | Dec 22, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates and mental health experts have welcomed a statement supporting marriage equality for same-sex couples from the Australian Psychological Society which represents over 20,000 Australian psychologists. The statement, issued today, endorses a...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian commentary
There’s lots of arguments for same-s-x marriage. Andrew Barr — ACT deputy chief minister, member of Labor’s National Right caucus, a delegate to the forthcoming ALP National Conference and a gay man — makes a pretty compelling case in Crikey...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian commentary
My name is Andrew Barr. I joined the Australian Labor Party as an 18-year-old, the best part of two decades ago. I am Deputy Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, a member of the National Right caucus and a delegate to the forthcoming ALP National...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian commentary
Gay marriage is one of those issues that just won’t go away. It takes up headlines, talkback lines, internet forums and a lot of politicians’ time. It’s a debate that is too often tainted by alarmism, divisiveness and politicking – and all...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian commentary
Many politicians appreciate the freedom for debate and personal reflection that comes with conscience votes, but this is exactly why they are so dangerous. For conscience votes have the potential to undermine one of the defining principles of secular liberal...
