Media Release: Alan Jones opposes plebiscite on marriage equality

by Jen | Mar 8, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Advocates have welcomed opposition to a plebiscite on marriage equality from influential radio commentator, Alan Jones. On his program this morning Mr Jones, said, “On same-sex marriage I am totally opposed to a plebiscite. It could be angry and spiteful and...

Media Release: Anti-gay leaflet “Just the start of misinformation campaign” – Leaflet condemned by Pyschologists, Christians, Advocates

by Jen | Feb 29, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

“It’s one thing for politicians to use electioneering to sledge one another but it’s a very different thing to use that same mechanism to hurt vulnerable people in the community.” – The Very Rev Dr Peter Catt “This leaflet is factually...

Media Release: Advocates welcome Howard’s support for Parliament Free Vote

by Jen | Feb 28, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

“Ironically, if Malcolm Turnbull followed John Howard’s advice we could have marriage equality by now.” – Rodney Croome Advocates have welcomed former Prime Minister, John Howard’s, in-principle support for a parliamentary free vote on...

Media Release: Advocates applaud Bilyk – call for Parliament vote now

by Jen | Feb 27, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the reform from Tasmanian Labor Senator, Catryna Bilyk, saying it boosts the case for a free vote in Parliament instead of a plebiscite on the issue. In an article in today’s Hobart Mercury, Senator Bilyk,...

Media release: Advocates call for marriage equality free vote as Libs squabble over plebiscite

by Jen | Jan 27, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote. Senator Cory Bernardi has joined Senator Eric Abetz...

Media Release: Call for Feds to follow S.A. lead on overseas same-sex marriages

by Jen | Jan 21, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Advocates have called on the federal government to follow South Australia’s lead by recognising overseas same-sex marriages. South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill, has responded to the tragic case of a British man not being recognised as his husband’s...