by Jen | Jul 4, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
When Rabbitohs star Thomas Burgess was growing up, his parents were good friends with a lesbian couple whom he saw so often he and his brothers called them “aunties”.
by Jen | Jul 4, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have applauded the National Rugby League (NRL) for supporting marriage equality. In a letter to Australian Marriage Equality the NRL says it supports the reform, joining a growing list of businesses and community groups that also back change. NRL Chief...
by Jen | Jul 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded to Senator Eric Abetz’ criricism of a Hobart City Council motion in support of marriage equality by asking him to show respect for how strongly the issue is supported by Hobart residents. National Director of Australian...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News, Uncategorized
Marriage equality advocates have cried foul over Tony Abbott’s claim that the cross-party marriage equality bill may not come to a vote any time soon because it is a private members’ bill. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome,...
by Jen | Jul 2, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have hit back at critics of the cross-party bill unveiled yesterday. Government whip, Andrew Nicolic, has said there are higher priorities including the economy and Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has labeled it an ambush, and Senator...
by Jen | Jul 1, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A cross-party same sex marriage bill will be introduced when federal parliament resumes on August 11, in a move that could bring the marriage equality debate in Australia to a head.
