by John | Jun 7, 2012 | Australian commentary
Will the Newman government embrace a modern brand of conservatism, or instead hark back to the conservatism of yesteryear? The Liberal National Party rulers in Queensland soon face a decision that will show which of the two routes they will be heading down. It will...
by John | Jun 4, 2012 | Australian news, Events, News
It used to be impossible to get celebrity supporter for marriage equality – but now they are everywhere, writes Australian Marriage Equality’s Alex Greenwich. This is a big week for marriage equality. Popular TV shows and well-read magazines like Marie Claire will be...
by John | May 16, 2012 | AME media releases, News
Jeff Kennett applauded for injecting humanity into marriage equality debate / Pressure increases on Abbott to allow conscience vote Marriage equality advocates have praised former Victorian Liberal Premier, Jeff Kennett, for showing the issue is about people not...
by John | May 16, 2012 | Australian commentary
TODAY, I call on the Catholic Church and the community to review its position on marriage. It is time our laws respected the rights of all law abiding individuals. Those laws should reflect contemporary educated attitudes, not just for marriage but to women and their...
by John | May 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
UNITED STATES President Barack Obama this week announced his support for same-sex marriage. Presently there are three bills before the Australian Parliament pushing for a change to the Marriage Act. The tide of public opinion on the issue appears to have turned in...