by Carol Burger | Aug 17, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
This week marks ten years since the Howard government amended the Marriage Act to effectively outlaw marriage between non-heterosexual couples – and right now, political pundits are tipping Prime Minister Tony Abbott may soon announce he’ll allow a conscience vote on...
by Carol Burger | Aug 16, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Emily Patterson and KC Baker are like any other couple. They’re young, in love and hope to marry one day. There’s just one thing getting in the way – they can’t legally marry in Australia.
by Carol Burger | Aug 15, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
A young Victorian boy has penned a passionate letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott demanding to know why his mothers are not allowed to marry.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
A crossbench senator who is drafting a same-sex marriage bill says a majority of the coalition party room now backs a conscience vote on the issue.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Clontarf couple Daniel Moller and Justin Gibbons brought champagne and a giant engagement ring to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Manly office, proposing that he allow a conscience vote on gay marriage.
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
Today marks 10 years since the federal Marriage Act was amended to explicitly ban same-sex marriage, and campaigners are using the occasion to highlight the growing support for the cause.
