by Jen | Jul 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Twenty nine businesses in Sharman Stone’s electorate of Murray have backed marriage equality in an ad in today’s Shepparton Advisor (see list of businesses below). Ad organiser, Damien Stevens, said, “It is heartwarming to see so many Greater...
by Jen | Jul 28, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say a plebiscite on marriage equality would unnecessarily delay a reform Australians want dealt with now. It has been reported that the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, is canvassing with his colleagues the idea of a marriage equality plebiscite at or after the...
by Jen | Jul 26, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor increases pressure on Abbott to allow free vote. Marriage equality advocates say marriage equality can be achieved through a cross-party conscience vote during this term of government following today’s decision by the Labor National Conference not to bind...
by Jen | Jul 23, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Sixty two businesses in the South West of Western Australia have published a massive two-page advertisement in today’s edition of the South Western Times. Ad organiser, Hamish Johnston, said, “It was exciting to see the enthusiasm and support that these...
by Jen | Jul 22, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Two Victorian councils last night joined the growing list of Australian local governments calling on the federal government to allow same-sex couples to marry. Maribyrnong Council unanimously passed a motion proposed by Cr Sarah Carter while Greater Shepparton Council...