by Jen | Dec 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s lead marriage equality organisation has outlined the path forward to achieving marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality has released an upbeat video with a three point plan to win over support in parliament and the community. The plan is: 1....
by Jen | Dec 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to eliminate the patchwork of recognition for overseas same-sex marriages by recognising them nationally. The call comes after Victoria joined Tasmania, NSW and Queensland in giving automatic recognition to overseas...
by Jen | Dec 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Australian marriage equality campaign will be under the international spotlight this coming week as the organisation’s Director, Rodney Croome, heads to Hong Kong to speak at a number of high-profile events at the OUT Leadership Summit. Croome will be speaking to...
by Jen | Nov 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a change of heart on marriage equality from the Queensland MP who championed the repeal of that state’s Civil Union Act. Jarrod Bleijie, who is a committed Christian and marriage celebrant, said he is now a supporter of marriage equality...
by Jen | Nov 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Three Tasmanian politicians on different sides of the political fence have explained why they backed the marriage equality motion that passed the Tasmanian parliament with overwhelming support last week. Liberal Premier, Will Hodgman, Deputy Premier, Jeremy Rockliff...