by Jen | Jul 14, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on “true liberals” in the Coalition to come out in favour of marriage equality following a committment today from Liberal Democratic Senator, David Leyonhjelm, to introduce legislation allowing same-sex couples to...
by Jen | Jul 13, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Responding to this evening’s interview with Ian Thorpe by Sir Michael Parkinson, advocates say Ian Thorpe’s coming out will save lives and advance the cause of marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,...
by Jen | Jul 13, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
“Nothing has changed about Ian Thorpe. He is still a great Olympian and a great Australian. But what needs to change is an unfair law that treats our greatest Olympic champion as a second class citizen.” – Rodney Croome Marriage equality advocates...
by Jen | Jul 11, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed reports that Liberal Democratic Party Senator, David Leyonhjelm, will introduce a bill allowing same-sex couples the freedom to marry. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “We welcome...
by Jen | Jul 10, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have praised Liberal Democratic Senator, David Leyonhjelm, for making marriage equality a priority in his inaugural speech and for making the case that the reform as a matter of personal freedom. Australian Marriage Equality deputy...
by Jen | Jul 10, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have hailed Senator Janet Rice and her wife, Penny Whetton, as role models for all married couples. Senator Rice has said she is proud to be in one of Australia’s few same-sex marriages, following the gender transition of her wife...
