by Alex Greenwich | Jun 23, 2011 | Australian commentary
Comedian Josh Thomas revealed one highly personal motivation to champion gay marriage rights on this Monday’s live Q&A show – wedding presents. “I just want gifts,” he jested. “I just want a day where I get all my family and friends together, and say I really love...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
Brian Greig OAM looks at Australia’s evolution towards marriage equality: Last weekend, the Queensland branch of the Australian Labor Party passed a resolution in support of same-sex marriage and called on the Gillard Government to end this Commonwealth...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
Tasmanian Uniting Church minister, Rev David Hunnerup, argues for marriage equality: I wish to present a dissenting voice. I am a Christian and ordained person and want to at least make sure that the minority of Christians who think similarly to me are not...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has signalled she will personally champion the push to legalise same-sex marriage. Ms Bligh last night also strengthened her language on the issue, saying marriage equality was “an issue of basic human rights and fairness”. The comments...
by Alex Greenwich | Jun 20, 2011 | Australian news, News
WA Opposition Leader Eric Ripper says he expects the majority of Labor delegates at Saturday’s Labor state conference to support his view that gay marriage should be allowed in Australia. Speaking ahead of this weekend’s state conference, the WA Opposition...