by Jen | May 28, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates welcome support from Anna Burke and Dio Wang. Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the Prime Minister’s green light for more cross-party co-operation on the issue, and have hailed support from Labor MP, Anna Burke, and Palmer United Senator, Dio...
by Jen | May 27, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
A Tasmanian couple who shot to fame when they married in New Zealand earlier this month say they are thrilled to be married but sad their union isn’t recognised in Australia, and have urged Tony Abbott to act on marriage equality in the wake of the Irish...
by Jen | May 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Prominent Labor MP, Tony Burke, has become the first Australian politician to declare for marriage equality following the Irish referendum. Advocates have welcomed Mr Burke’s change of heart saying it will positively influence other Labor members. The NSW...
by Jen | May 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed Prime Minister, Tony Abbott’s, support for debate on the issue in parliament and have called on him to personally back a free vote for Coalition members. Responding to the successful Irish referendum on marriage...
by Jen | May 24, 2015 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
Today’s marriage equality YES vote in Ireland is a historic turning-point in the worldwide quest for equal marriage rights – it’s the first time the issue has been put to a public vote, and it’s a resounding VICTORY.
