by Carol Burger | May 16, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, World news
WHAT started out as one man’s personal social media gag has evolved into the symbol of a national attitude towards equality and same-sex marriage. Scores of communities, politicians, families and friends – gay, straight or otherwise – took to...
by Jen | May 16, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
GIVING in principle support to marriage equality sparked a major debate in Lismore City Council last night which saw several councillors reveal their religious affiliations and make heartfelt speeches on where they stood on the contentious issue. Introduced to the...
by Carol Burger | May 15, 2013 | Australian news, Labor Party
A Christian Australian Labor Party candidate says allowing same-sex couples to marry would be one of his priorities if elected later this year. The Australian Labor Party candidate for the seat of Hume, Michael Pilbrow, has named legalizing same-sex marriage as one of...
by Jen | May 13, 2013 | Australian news, News
Marriage Equality advocates Nathan Thomas and James Argent are inviting members of the community to come and show their support for marriage equality at a demonstration in Manly on Saturday, May 18. “We want people to come along, bring a sign showing their support for...
by Jen | May 12, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality supporters gather on the steps of the State Library. Photo: Mal Fairclough Melbourne musician Paige Phoenix says he will never forget the day he and his wife received the letter telling him their marriage was not valid. Phoenix, a transgender person,...
by Jen | May 9, 2013 | Australian news, Events, News
Friends, My office has been busy getting in contact with many of you today. This email is to provide details of the rainbow flag for Sydney campaign launch tomorrow morning. I will be joined by Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney, and John Robertson, Leader of the...
