by Jen | Jan 21, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to follow South Australia’s lead by recognising overseas same-sex marriages. South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill, has responded to the tragic case of a British man not being recognised as his husband’s...
by Jen | Jan 20, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the tragic case of a UK man who was not recognised as his husband’s next of kin tarnishes Australia’s image and highlights the urgency of marriage equality. David Bulmer-Rizzi recently died while on holiday with his husband Marco in Adelaide...
by Jen | Dec 29, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Leading marriage equality advocate, Rodney Croome, has reached out to opponents of the reform in an effort to set ground rules for debating the issue, especially in the event of a plebiscite. The move comes in the wake of a complaint before the Tasmanian...
by Jen | Dec 17, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australia’s lead marriage equality organisation has outlined the path forward to achieving marriage equality. Australian Marriage Equality has released an upbeat video with a three point plan to win over support in parliament and the community. The plan is: 1....
by Jen | Dec 12, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have called on the federal government to eliminate the patchwork of recognition for overseas same-sex marriages by recognising them nationally. The call comes after Victoria joined Tasmania, NSW and Queensland in giving automatic recognition to overseas...