by Jen | Jul 13, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a poll showing marriage equality has more support than opposition in two Tasmanian electorates, but say it under-estimates the level of support. A Reachtel poll published in today’s Launceston Examiner found 47.9%...
by Jen | Jul 10, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australian Marriage Equality has praised Australia’s three leading football codes for joining in support of marriage equality. The the AFL, NRL and Football Federation will feature in a full page ad in the Weekend Australian magazine on Saturday, presenting a...
by Jen | Jul 8, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
As those who level their condescending views in the public sphere upon people who do not fall into the category of heterosexual once more, I cannot help but wonder what another’s sexuality and life choices really has to do with them? With every controversial issue,...
by Jen | Jul 6, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor Party members will push for a binding vote on same-sex marriage at their national conference. The party’s current position is to allow a conscience vote out of respect for the religious views of members.
by Jen | Jul 6, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates for marriage equality at the AME rally at Taylor Square in June. Photo: Reg Domingo In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s endorsement of marriage equality, and revelations of a co-sponsored bill here in Australia, lots of marriage equality supporters are...
by Jen | Jul 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“Australians will not be guided by what some Chinese or Burmese official thinks is ‘decadent’.” – Rodney Croome Marriage equality advocates have dismissed as irrelevant the possibility, raised by Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, that...