by Jen | Jun 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have dismissed Australian Marriage Forum (AMF) research released today as “irrelevant” and “fear-mongering”. AMF spokesperson, says his research shows two thirds of respondents said it is more important that a child should have a...
by Jen | Jun 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has confirmed his position that marriage equality is a matter for parliament. In response to a question in parliament today from Tasmanian independent, Andrew Wilkie, asking Mr Abbott to rule out a plebiscite on marriage equality, the...
by Jen | Jun 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Crowds gather at Garema Place, Canberra, in support of marriage equality on Sunday. More than 180 companies have signed an open letter in support of same-sex marriage Photograph: Martin Ollman/Getty Images
by Jen | Jun 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Premier Mike Baird has offered support for a motion passed in the NSW lower house wishing the Federal Parliament well on debate over same-sex marriage and emphasising MPs should be free to express their views on the issue.
by Jen | Jun 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
67% of Australian Catholics support marriage equality. Advocates say a Catholic Church letter issuing “veiled threats” to businesses that support marriage equality shows the Church is out of touch with public opinion and its own members. The Catholic...
by Jen | Jun 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The Archdiocese of Sydney has targeted some of the 150 businesses that put their names and logos to recent newspaper advertisements supporting gay marriage.