by Jen | May 28, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates will seek a meeting with Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, to discuss moving marriage equality forward. The move comes after Mr Abbott gave a green light to cross-party cooperation on marriage equality and a Coalition party room debate on a free vote later this...
by Jen | May 28, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates welcome support from Anna Burke and Dio Wang. Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the Prime Minister’s green light for more cross-party co-operation on the issue, and have hailed support from Labor MP, Anna Burke, and Palmer United Senator, Dio...
by Jen | May 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed the announcement of the Leader of Opposition, Bill Shorten, that he will introduce a marriage equality bill to federal parliament. Ivan Hinton-Teoh, Deputy National Director of Australian Marriage Equality, said, “We thank...
by Jen | May 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
A Tasmanian couple who shot to fame when they married in New Zealand earlier this month say they are thrilled to be married but sad their union isn’t recognised in Australia, and have urged Tony Abbott to act on marriage equality in the wake of the Irish...
by Jen | May 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Focus is now on Coalition Free Vote. Commencement of debate is June 18, 2015. Vote on The Bill is November 12, 2015. Marriage equality in Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality after Senators Sarah Hanson-Young and Janet Rice announced debate on their...
by Jen | May 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Prominent Labor MP, Tony Burke, has become the first Australian politician to declare for marriage equality following the Irish referendum. Advocates have welcomed Mr Burke’s change of heart saying it will positively influence other Labor members. The NSW...
