by Jen | Feb 26, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes popped up at Mardi Gras Fair Day yesterday and said he was proud to pledge his support for the marriage equality cause.
by Jen | Feb 25, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Civil Unions no substitute for marriage equality. Advocates to continue lobbying for state marriage laws. Marriage equality advocates say the Queensland Government’s decision to re-instate official civil partnership ceremonies shows there is community support...
by Jen | Feb 25, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
I witnessed the most beautiful thing yesterday — two people saying “I do.” I love ‘love’ — and to me, marriage is one of the most beautiful commitments a couple can make.
by Jen | Feb 25, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Should we laud latecomers to the marriage equality cause? Should we congratulate them for turning up long after the public argument is won but just in time for it to become law?
by Jen | Feb 21, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates say Senator Dean Smith has put forward the most compelling case yet for a Government free vote on marriage equality by highlighting how Sydney siege hero, Tori Johnson, was not able to marry his partner. WA Senator, Dean Smith, an...
by Jen | Feb 20, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
I’m proud to be many things: I’m proud to be a member of the Australian Labor Party, I’m proud to be a NSW public school teacher, I’m proud to be a unionist, I’m proud to be a progressive, and I’m proud to be gay. In spite of all this pride, I’m still sometimes...
