by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A major shift towards same-sex marriage is under way within the Liberal Party, with marriage equality advocates saying 11 Liberal MPs have privately switched to supporting a change since January.
by Jen | Mar 23, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Questions raised about Christian Lobby Campaign. More than a million emails from 7,634 Australians will be sent today to government MPs and Senators calling for a free vote on marriage equality. After Senator David Leyonhjelm last week flagged debate on his Freedom to...
by Jen | Mar 21, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
In a sign of growing support for marriage equality among people of faith, marriage advocate and Tasmanian of the Year, Rodney Croome, was invited to address the congregation of St Matthews Anglican Church in the regional NSW city of Albury on Sunday. As part of a...
by Jen | Mar 19, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates say they are disappointed Norfolk Island will be robbed of its right to enact marriage equality legislation. The Federal Government has decided to abolish the Island’s Assembly, and its capacity to make its own laws. In September last...
by Jen | Mar 19, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Support within coalition ranks increasing. Marriage equality advocates have welcomed today’s announcement by Senator David Leyonhjelm that he will bring forward his Freedom to Marry Bill for debate in the Senate. Deputy director of Australian Marriage Equality,...
by Jen | Mar 18, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Pressure increases on Abbott to honour pre-election promise. Australia is another step closer to marriage equality with the national Senate supporting a motion calling on all parties, including Tony Abbott’s governing Liberal/National Coalition, to allow a free...
