by Jen | Apr 9, 2014 | AME media releases, News, World news
The Church of Norway’s rejection of a proposal to hold religious ceremonies for same-sex marriages proves there is no threat to religious freedom from the reform. Australian marriage equality advocates say the Norwegian decision should put an end to concerns...
by Jen | Apr 4, 2014 | AME media releases, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
Marriage equality advocates have congratulated Australian broadcaster and comedian, Julie McCrossin, on her marriage to Melissa Gibson in New York City and have urged the Australian Government to recognise overseas same-sex marriages. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Jen | Apr 3, 2014 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed yesterday’s High Court decision recognising people who are neither male nor female saying it highlights the need for marriage to be between two people regardless of gender or sex. Australian Marriage Equality deputy...
by Carol Burger | Mar 29, 2014 | AME media releases
Marriage equality advocates say Australians who support the reform will be inspired by Britain’s first same-sex marriages, and have urged Tony Abbott to following UK PM, David Cameron’s, lead by allowing a free vote on the reform. Same-sex marriage began...
by Carol Burger | Mar 29, 2014 | AME media releases
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to allow same-sex marriages in Australia’s UK consulates, saying it shows Australia is moving forward on the issue. The Australian Attorney-General, George Brandis, has...
by Carol Burger | Mar 28, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary
Ahead of the first same-sex marriages in Britain tomorrow Australian advocates have welcomed proposals for amendment to the Marriage Act that will allow overseas same-sex marriages to be recognised and an inquiry into the impact of marriage equality overseas....