by Jen | Nov 1, 2013 | Australian news, News
Barry O’Farrell has backed down on same-sex marriage in NSW, citing a need for ‘national consistency’. It’s a weak excuse that ignores the history of legislative change, writes Rodney Croome The Australian marriage equality debate will be...
by Jen | Nov 1, 2013 | Australian news, News
Since launching in August, the show has explored a number of social and political issues and in next week’s episode, we will see a female couple in their 40s tie the knot – just two weeks after the ACT became the first jurisdiction in Australia to pass...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
A bill to allow same-sex marriages in New South Wales has been introduced into State Parliament. The laws were introduced by Opposition frontbencher Penny Sharpe, who is a member of a cross-party group advocating for the laws. “I am one of those citizens whose...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has vowed to continue the fight to provide an avenue for same-sex couples to marry in Tasmania. Ms Forrest’s bid to put the state’s same-sex marriage legislation back on the table was voted down 8-6 in the Upper House last night....
by Carol Burger | Oct 28, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
When the Same-Sex Marriage Bill was narrowly defeated in the Upper House last year the main concern of MLCs was the constitutionality of the Bill. Based on advice from people like former governor, Bill Cox, MLCs thought it unlikely the Bill would be upheld in the High...
by Jen | Oct 27, 2013 | Australian news, News
I’ve always been bemused by some people’s violent reaction to same-sex marriage. Why on earth should I care how consenting adults conduct their relationships? After all, it’s not like anyone’s forcing me to marry gay. But violent reactions...
