by Jen | May 16, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Overseas commentary, World news
Thirty years as best friends, eight years as a couple, one dying wish fulfilled. Australian couple Lee Bransden and Sandra Yates said ‘I do’ at Rotorua’s Mitai Village on Saturday afternoon, a ceremony made all the more poignant because Bransden has...
by Jen | May 16, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Terminally ill partner says “It’s been the most wonderful day of my life”. Advocate congratulates couple, says wedding highlights urgent need for marriage equality. The dream of Tasmanian couple, Lee Bransden and Sandra Yates, to legally marry has...
by Jen | May 12, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Catholic Priest Reverend Father Terry (front row in blue jumper) and his parishioners making the heart sign in support of marriage equality. The Mothers Day weekend was seen by Catholic Priest, Reverend Fr Terry Fitzpatrick, as the perfect time for his Brisbane...
by Jen | May 12, 2015 | News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
Luxembourg’s gay Prime Minister is reportedly set to tie the knot next week… but not to his gay Deputy Prime Minister.
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Peter Fraser and Gordon Stevenson were the first same-sex couple to be married in Australia – under UK law at the British consulate in Sydney. Photo: Frank Farrugia-Same Love Photography In Australia, at least 18,000 same-sex couples are waiting for the law to...
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
West Australian Labor MP Melissa Parke has hit back at MPs in her party who are opposed to a binding vote on same-sex marriage. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen