by Jen | Sep 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the Queensland Government’s move to restore civil partnerships but say civil partnerships are not a substitute for allowing same-sex couples to marry. Australian marriage equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
by Jen | Sep 16, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, to reconsider has support for delaying a plebiscite on marriage equality until after the election in the wake of a Senate report which says marriage equality should be resolved by a vote in Parliament and...
by Jen | Sep 15, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say marriage equality is now a key election issue following Malcom Turnbull’s announcement that the Coalition supports a plebiscite on the issue after the election. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Millions of...
by Jen | Sep 15, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have congratulated Malcolm Turnbull on becoming Prime Minister and will seek a meeting with him to move the reform forward. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “This is the first time in Australia’s history that...
by Jen | Sep 14, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce has become the first in Australia to back marriage equality. Advocates have welcomed the decision saying it highlights the positive economic impact of marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome,...