by Jen | Jan 9, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Reform will add momentum to campaign for full equality. “I’m hopeful expungement of gay criminal records will add momentum to the marriage equality campaign by reminding the community that no discrimination is acceptable, past or present.” –...
by Jen | Jan 6, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Call on Abbott to adopt Bush’s “even handed” approach. Australian marriage equality advocates have welcomed the first marriages of same-sex couples in the US state of Florida and called on Tony Abbott to adopt the “even-handed” approach...
by Jen | Jan 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates want Luke Foley to meet same-sex couples and their children so he can hear for himself why marriage equality matters. Mr Foley, a committed Catholic due to be made NSW Labor leader tomorrow, has previously voted against allowing same-sex...
by Jen | Jan 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
ACT Meteors captain Kris Britt and her fiance Nadine Hunt join thousands of Australian couples in waiting for marriage equality. Hunt proposed to Britt on Manuka oval under lights just before Christmas. Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality,Ivan...
by Jen | Dec 22, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates will seek a meeting with new health minister, Susan Ley, to outline the link between exclusion from marriage and poorer mental health outcomes. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, “We congratulate Sussan Ley on her...
by Jen | Dec 20, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have called on Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on marriage equality following his decision to allow one on voluntary euthanasia. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said it would be inconsistent for Mr...
