by Jen | Apr 23, 2013 | Australian news, News
A SIGN at Somerset featuring a male and female gender symbol and two wedding rings has sparked controversy. Members of the public contacted The Advocate this morning about the sign near the Cam River. Wynyard resident Maire MacCana was upset after noticing the sign...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 19, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
The Kiwis have beaten Australia – yet again – by legalising same sex marriage. ‘New Zealand chose love despite the trouble. It chose equality and respect for all its people”: Tim Dick, left, who married Pete Baker in New York. Photo: Supplied...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 19, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has indicated a Coalition government could change its position on gay marriage, after state Liberal premiers came out in support of the idea. New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell has voiced his support of same-sex marriage and...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 19, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Politicians, Uncategorized, Where do the parties stand
THE Liberal Party may change its same-sex marriage policy to allow a conscience vote in the next parliament, federal frontbencher Christopher Pyne has suggested. Tony Abbott has previously ruled out a conscience vote on the issue and Coalition MPs voted in line with...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 18, 2013 | Australian news, Liberal Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Who supports equality
Barry O’Farrell has declared his strong support for legalising same-sex marriage in Australia and challenged the federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on the issue. In the first public comments confirming his support a day after the...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 18, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian Greens, Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, Where do the parties stand
GAY and lesbian Australians who fly to New Zealand to get married could have their unions recognised at home if a bill to be put forward by the Greens is passed in parliament. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said this morning she would introduce a bill in the Senate...
