by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night saw politicians and prominent Australians, from both Brisbane and from across Australia, converge to hold a forum in support of marriage equality at New Farm Uniting Church. The event was hosted by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
A crossbench senator who is drafting a same-sex marriage bill says a majority of the coalition party room now backs a conscience vote on the issue.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Clontarf couple Daniel Moller and Justin Gibbons brought champagne and a giant engagement ring to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Manly office, proposing that he allow a conscience vote on gay marriage.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Today marks 10 years since the federal Marriage Act was amended to explicitly ban same-sex marriage, and campaigners are using the occasion to highlight the growing support for the cause.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Warringah locals descended upon the Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s electorate office in Manly today calling for the PM to grant a conscience vote on marriage equality.