by John | Aug 21, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
The GetUp! ‘It’s time’ video promoting gay marriage has inspired a similar video by marriage equality campaigners in the US, this time featuring lesbians: The creators have said they were inspired by the original Australian video and its first-person camera view....
by John | Aug 21, 2012 | News, World news
The following Marriage Equality ad has been released in Thailand. Click the “captions” button for English subtitles.
by John | Aug 19, 2012 | News, World news
Two women were married in a Buddhist ceremony in Taiwan last weekend, in the first known ceremony of its kind to be held in the country. While no Asian countries have actually fully legalised marriage equality, Taiwan – along with Vietnam and Nepal – is one of the few...
by John | Aug 5, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
Changing the law to allow gay marriage could create a bumper tourism industry as couples spend big while celebrating their legalised Kiwi weddings. Labour MP Louisa Wall’s marriage redefinition bill, plucked from the members’ ballot last Thursday, will be...
by John | Aug 2, 2012 | News, World news
Lawyer says Taiwanese marriage law does not explicitly deny same-sex marriage A gay couple in Taiwan who appeared in court in March to plea for legal recognition of their marriage have said they are fighting on, as their lawyer says they have a chance. In April, Chen...
by John | Jul 31, 2012 | News, World news
If there are some MPs wavering on this, Key’s vote might just bring them over, writes Political Editor Duncan Garner. John Key has given his crucial nod to gay marriage, and his support could be vital in seeing this private members bill get passed into law. Key...