Media Release: Bleijie marriage equality support welcomed

by Jen | Nov 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian news, News

Advocates have welcomed a change of heart on marriage equality from the Queensland MP who championed the repeal of that state’s Civil Union Act. Jarrod Bleijie, who is a committed Christian and marriage celebrant, said he is now a supporter of marriage equality...

Media release: Tassie politicians explain their support for marriage equality

by Jen | Nov 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Three Tasmanian politicians on different sides of the political fence have explained why they backed the marriage equality motion that passed the Tasmanian parliament with overwhelming support last week. Liberal Premier, Will Hodgman, Deputy Premier, Jeremy Rockliff...

Media Release: National media shines spotlight on Tassie gay tragedy – Ben Jago tells his own story in short video

by Jen | Nov 9, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

The national media has shone a spotlight on the tragic case of a Tasmanian gay man who was not recognised as has late partner’s next of kin. Fairfax today published a column and video based on an interview with Ben Jago, and his mother Keren, by respected...

Media Release: Officials fail to recognise gay partner as next of kin, existing law exposed as deficient – Gay partner’s pain prompts renewed call for marriage equality

by Jen | Nov 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

“When I found his body I was distraught, disoriented and overwhelmed – what followed made the situation worse than I could possibly have imagined.” – Ben Jago “As long as the Marriage Act says same-sex relationships don’t matter, the existing...

Media Release: Melbourne council joins marriage equality campaign – Doyle to write to Turnbull

by Jen | Oct 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Tim Peppard, Victorian Director for Australian Marriage Equality, today welcomed Melbourne Council’s support for marriage equality after it unanimously passed a motion that will see Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, write to his fellow Liberal, Malcolm Turnbull, urging...

Media release: Poll shows public balks at marriage equality plebiscite when it sees price tag – Call for Gov’t to reconsider free vote

by Jen | Oct 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News

Advocates have welcomed a new poll showing support for a plebiscite on marriage equality plummets by 24% when voters realise how much it could cost. An Essential Media Poll released today found 43% support for a national vote on marriage equality when voters know it...