by Jen | Mar 15, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the Prime Minister to allow a free vote on marriage equality after the Senate agreed to allow a debate on the issue this Thursday. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “A majority of Senators have already...
by Jen | Mar 15, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have hailed a substantial jump in public support for marriage equality saying it shows Australians strongly back the reform and are increasingly impatient to see it achieved. An Essential Poll released today found a 5% increase in support from late 2015....
by Jen | Mar 14, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Plebiscite “A minefield of unintended costs, consequences and complications” Equality advocates have appealed to Federal Cabinet to reconsider the marriage equality plebiscite following the release of an independent report completed by...
by Jen | Mar 9, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australian Marriage Equality has backed a move to recognise foreign same-sex marriages in South Australia. Greens MP, Tammy Franks, and Liberal, David Pisoni, have announced a co-sponsored bill in response to the humiliation suffered by UK resident, Marco...
by Jen | Mar 8, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have urged Government members who have concerns about a plebiscite to join Liberal Senator, Dean Smith, in raising their concerns. The call comes after Senator Smith said he will raise his concerns when the issue is discussed in the Liberal...