by Jen | Sep 10, 2013 | Australian news, News
The Coalition’s win on the weekend doesn’t spell defeat for the same-sex marriage lobby. The results show there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic, writes Rodney Croome It would be a big mistake to see the 2013 election result as the defeat of marriage...
by Jen | Sep 8, 2013 | Australian news, News
Tony Abbott’s sister, Christine Forster, says it is inevitable Australia will legalise gay marriage. Campaigning for the Liberal Party in Surry Hills yesterday, Mr Abbott’s openly gay sister said it was only a question of time. “It is a matter of...
by Jen | Sep 8, 2013 | Australian news, News
Australia’s marriage equality advocates are ready to work with the incoming government, saying a number of high-profile Coalition MPs in support of equality have been re-elected. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
by Jen | Sep 7, 2013 | Australian news, News
A rally for marriage equality turned Junction Court in Nowra all colours of the rainbow today. More than 70 supporters of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people chalked a rainbow, representing tolerance, on the pavement of Junction Court. After...
by Jen | Sep 7, 2013 | Australian news, News
Gay rights supporters have chalked a giant rainbow and the words “Respect, Share, Love” at a busy Launceston intersection ahead of an anti-gay protest to be held later today. Spokesperson, Rick Marton, said, “Our action is a reminder that everyone...
by Jen | Sep 7, 2013 | Australian news, News
A gay and lesbian advocacy group says a marriage equality flyer circulating in at least three Australian states has hit a new low when it comes to political flyers. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) say they will be seeking legal advice about an anti...