by Jen | Apr 7, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality is in the best interests of children Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Senator Penny Wong and Sophie Allouache on the arrival of their second child, Hannah. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
by Jen | Apr 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded strongly to a new Australian Marriage Forum advertisement that compares same-sex parenting to forced adoption. The ad, which is currently being aired on the Nine Network, has also raised the ire of former Prime Minister,...
by Jen | Mar 31, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have joined with Australia’s leading workplace diversity advisor to business to urge corporate Australia to get behind the reform. In response high-profile corporations including Qantas, PricewaterhouseCoopers, SBS and Football Federation...
by Jen | Mar 30, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Events, News
Call on Baird to lobby Abbott over free vote. Marriage equality advocates say the swing to Labor, the Greens and independents in the NSW election is a sign of growing community support for marriage equality. Australian Marriage equality national director, Rodney...
by Jen | Mar 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Contrary to several news reports, Josh Frydenberg has not said he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. This can be confirmed with his office. He has said he supports a free vote, believes attitudes are changing in parliament, and has been moved by the...
by Jen | Mar 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have praised Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, for revealing his switch to supporting marriage equality saying it will add weight to the push for a free vote and encourage supporters to lobby local MPs. Mr Frydenberg said today he believes marriage...