by Jen | Dec 17, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
“It is now clear that the Australian constitution allows marriage to change over time to include people of the same sex.” Photo: Hagen Hopkins The Abbott government got more than it bargained for in having the ACT same-sex marriage law overturned. The High...
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | Australian news, News
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has vowed to continue the fight to provide an avenue for same-sex couples to marry in Tasmania. Ms Forrest’s bid to put the state’s same-sex marriage legislation back on the table was voted down 8-6 in the Upper House last night....
by Jen | Oct 31, 2013 | AME media releases, News
In response to NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell’s decision not to back a state Same-Sex Marriage Bill, advocates say states have a moral responsibility to act on the issue and will seek a meeting with Mr O’Farrell to put their position. According to Mr...
by Jen | Oct 23, 2013 | AME media releases, News
NSW marriage equality advocates hope NSW will be first state to pass same-sex marriage law. Advocates launch campaign to convince MLCs to support Bill. New South Wales marriage equality advocates have released advice from senior High Court barrister, Bret Walker SC,...
by Jen | Oct 22, 2013 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage laws passed the ACT Parliament today, after last-minute modifications based on expert legal advice to protect against a High Court challenge, writes Rodney Croome Australia’s leading constitutional barrister, Bret Walker SC, has cleared the way for...
