by Jen | Jan 20, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the tragic case of a UK man who was not recognised as his husband’s next of kin tarnishes Australia’s image and highlights the urgency of marriage equality. David Bulmer-Rizzi recently died while on holiday with his husband Marco in Adelaide...
by Jen | Jan 20, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on the South Australian Government to recognise overseas same-sex marriages following reports a bereaved British partner was not recognised as next of kin. David Bulmer-Rizzi recently died while on holiday with his husband Marco...
by Jen | Dec 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Leading marriage equality advocate, Rodney Croome, has reached out to opponents of the reform in an effort to set ground rules for debating the issue, especially in the event of a plebiscite. The move comes in the wake of a complaint before the Tasmanian...
by Jen | Dec 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s lead marriage equality organisation has outlined the path forward to achieving marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality has released an upbeat video with a three point plan to win over support in parliament and the community. The plan is: 1....
by Jen | Dec 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to eliminate the patchwork of recognition for overseas same-sex marriages by recognising them nationally. The call comes after Victoria joined Tasmania, NSW and Queensland in giving automatic recognition to overseas...
by Jen | Dec 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Australian marriage equality campaign will be under the international spotlight this coming week as the organisation’s Director, Rodney Croome, heads to Hong Kong to speak at a number of high-profile events at the OUT Leadership Summit. Croome will be speaking to...