by Jen | Dec 10, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates say the defeat of pro-marriage equality Liberal, Clem Newton-Brown, by Green candidate, Sam Hibbins, in the inner-city Victorian state seat of Prahran sends a “crystal-clear” message to Tony Abbott that his hard line against...
by Jen | Dec 8, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed reports that Labor Senator, Penny Wong, and her partner, Sophie Allouache, are expecting their second child. Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan Hinton-Teoh, said, “We congratulate Penny and Sophie on...
by Jen | Dec 8, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have applauded new Tasmanian Governor, Kate Warner, for her public support of marriage equality. Speaking to the Hobart Mercury, Professor Warner, who was formerly Dean of the University of Tasmania Law School and head of the Tasmanian Law a Reform...
by Jen | Dec 6, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the announcement today that Andrew Barr will stand unopposed for the position of ACT Chief Minister to be decided next week. Australian Marriage Equality deputy director and ACT resident, Ivan Hinton-Teoh, said,...
by Jen | Dec 1, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates back Leyonhjelm free vote challenge Marriage equality advocates say they expect Tony Abbott to stick to his pre-election promise and allow a conscience vote on the issue. Mr Abbott appeared today to back away from his promise, suggesting the conscience vote...
by Jen | Nov 30, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Labor on its election in Victoria and say they are keen to work with the new government to see overseas same-sex marriages recognised in Victoria. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
