by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Religious leaders, Supporters of Equality, Uncategorized, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Labor Senator Penny Wong has told Insight that she does not want a plebiscite or a referendum on same sex marriage. She believes the public discourse on same sex marriage lacks compassion and respect, and a referendum would likely fail. “I had to sit in the...
by John | Apr 19, 2012 | News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality, World news
The Archbishop of Wales has said that gay marriage should be welcomed by the Anglican Church and expressed his concern that gay people might not be treated with care and sympathy during debate on the issue, reported Wales Online. In a presidential address to members...
by John | Apr 11, 2012 | AME media releases, AME resources, News, Religious leaders, Resources, Who supports equality
Advocates for marriage equality will tell tomorrow’s parliamentary hearing on same-sex marriage that Australia has a historic opportunity to become a more equal and inclusive nation. Tomorrow in Sydney, legal, religious and community leaders will tell a House of...
by John | Apr 2, 2012 | AME media releases, News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality
Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed a letter from 77 Clergy from across Australia calling on Australians to show their support for marriage equality by making submissions to the Senate Inquiry and the House Representatives inquiry into same-sex marriage. (Names...
by John | Apr 2, 2012 | Australian news, News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality
Brisbane’s Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt argues a proposed marriage equality bill would remove discrimination. The dean of St John’s Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane has broken ranks with traditionalists and thrown his support behind allowing same-sex...
by John | Mar 30, 2012 | AME media releases, News, Religious leaders, Take Action, Who supports equality
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a strong response in favour of marriage equality following news that Victoria’s Catholic hierarchy has sent letters to 80,000 Catholics urging them against supporting marriage equality. (Report here) Australian Marriage...
