by Jen | Sep 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Uncategorized
Advocates have welcomed the Tasmanian Law Society’s support for marriage equality. In a statement released today Law Society President, Matthew Verney, said, “It is important that all members of our community are treated equally by the law. At the moment,...
by Jen | Sep 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed West Australian Liberal Premier, Colin Barnett’s, call for a federal free vote on marriage equality and his opposition to a plebiscite on the issue. Mr Barnett made the call as the WA Lower House yesterday passed a motion in support of a...
by Jen | Sep 21, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed the fact that almost half the members of the new federal Cabinet are publicly-declared supporters of marriage equality, double the percentage under Tony Abbott. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “It is...
by Jen | Sep 20, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates for marriage equality have credited the rise of marriage equality supporter Malcolm Turnbull to the position of Prime Minister as a factor in the outcome of the Canning by-election. WA Convenor for Australian Marriage Equality, Mr Brian Greig, said the issue...
by Jen | Sep 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has dismissed two complaints against the controversial “iceberg” TV ad from the anti-marriage equality group, Marriage Alliance. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome,...
