by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
West Australian Labor MP Melissa Parke has hit back at MPs in her party who are opposed to a binding vote on same-sex marriage. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
by Jen | May 5, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Panellists at “Does marriage equality matter to corporate Australia?” on Tuesday 5 May. (From left) Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia; Rodney Croome, CEO of Australian Marriage Equality; Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia; Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas;...
by Jen | Apr 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded strongly to a new Australian Marriage Forum advertisement that compares same-sex parenting to forced adoption. The ad, which is currently being aired on the Nine Network, has also raised the ire of former Prime Minister,...
by Jen | Apr 1, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Corporate giants are coming out in support of same-sex marriage as part of a letter-writing campaign to increase pressure on Federal Parliament to pass the reform.
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s national Senate has supported a motion calling on all parties to allow a conscience vote on same-sex marriage. The motion, proposed by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, passed the upper house where opposition parties have the majority. The ruling...
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Those working behind the scenes against marriage equality law reform know that Tony Abbott is their best friend while Prime Minister, and things could get shaky for them if he falls from power.