by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s national Senate has supported a motion calling on all parties to allow a conscience vote on same-sex marriage. The motion, proposed by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, passed the upper house where opposition parties have the majority. The ruling...
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Those working behind the scenes against marriage equality law reform know that Tony Abbott is their best friend while Prime Minister, and things could get shaky for them if he falls from power.
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Pressure is mounting on the Liberal Party to allow a free vote on same-sex marriage, with libertarian senator David Leyonhjelm saying it was time for government MPs to discuss the matter.
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
After three decades of debate over its stance on homosexuality, members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted on Tuesday to change the definition of marriage in the church’s constitution to include same-sex marriage.
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
Sir – I am 60 this year, a gay man who never formally “come out”. My loving parents have sadly departed, never knowing the truth. I managed this more for their sake than mine. Religious rural Ireland would have made it difficult for them in their...
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Advocates have called on the Government to set a timetable for allowing a free vote on marriage equality. The call comes in the wake of today’s government party room where the issue was not raised despite a cross bench bill being brought on for debate later this...
