by Jen | Oct 14, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates says it vital key stakeholders are consulted about the way forward on marriage equality following reports that Liberal MP, Warren Entsch, wants his Party to consider “an alternative course” to the current proposal of a plebiscite after the...
by Jen | Oct 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Australian marriage equality campaign has been reinvigorated with the recruitment of high-profile political campaigner, organiser and strategist, Erin McCallum (photo below). The move comes as AME develops plans to win majority support in parliament in the lead up...
by Jen | Oct 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the Victorian Government’s decision to recognise overseas same-sex marriages as registered relationships will provide legal security to same-sex couples but not the dignity that comes with full equality. The Victorian Government has announced it...
by Jen | Oct 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed an ANZ report showing marriage equality would inject over $1 billion into the Australian economy in the first year. The full report can be read HERE. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Any government...
by Jen | Oct 1, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage Equality advocates have dismissed concerns from the Anglican Archdiocese of Sydney that marriage equality will lead to violations of religious freedom. The Bishop of South Sydney, Richard Forsythe, has called for wedding service providers to be free to turn...