by Jen | Jul 1, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A cross-party same sex marriage bill will be introduced when federal parliament resumes on August 11, in a move that could bring the marriage equality debate in Australia to a head.
by Jen | Jul 1, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed reports a cross-party marriage equality bill will be introduced into parliament in early August and go to the Coalition Party for debate on a free vote on August 18th. It is reported that a cross-party bill co-sponsored by...
by Jen | Jun 29, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The momentum for a vote on marriage equality to be held in Australia later this year appears to be growing, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying that the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Friday will “clearly” influence...
by Jen | Jun 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
With marriage equality achieved across the United States, America’s largest marriage equality advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign, has launched a campaign to focus world attention on the lack of marriage equality in Australia. The Human Rights Campaign has...
by Jen | Jun 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s Marriage Equality advocates have welcomed the US Supreme Court decision that paves the way for marriage equality across the USA. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “The US Supreme Court will provide even more...
by Jen | Jun 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“The United States has fulfilled its promise of equality for all, and now it’s time for Australia to do the same.” – Rodney Croome. Australia’s Marriage Equality advocates say a US Supreme Court decision paving the way for marriage...