by Jen | Jun 5, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Federal MP Natasha Griggs will vote for marriage equality after a resounding call for change in her Top End electorate.
by Jen | Jun 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have praised Northern Territory federal Liberal MP, Natasha Griggs, for coming out in support marriage equality. Mrs Griggs change of heart came after she sought the views of her electorate and found 86% support. Australian Marriage Equality national...
by Jen | Jun 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Organisations involved include the Black Dog Institute, Headspace, Spur Projects, Suicide Prevention Australia, ReachOut Australia and many others. These organisations warn that one of the highest contributing factors of mental illness amongst Australia’s...
by Jen | Jun 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
An Essential poll released today shows support for marriage equality continues to rise with 59% support, up from 55% in December 2014 and 53% in November 2010 according to previous Essential polls. Marriage equality advocates welcomed today’s poll saying it...
by Jen | Jun 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have strengthened their calls for a Free Vote for Coalition MPs, saying that it is now the only way to mend the deepening rift on the reform. Deputy Director, Ivan Hinton-Teoh, said, “The Coalition must grant a free vote to it’s...
by Jen | Jun 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Australian marriage equality campaign received a welcome boost with iconic underwear company aussieBum joining the campaign with the “equality” range of underwear launched yesterday and, just this morning, Australian singer/songwriter Elizabeth Rose...