by Carol Burger | Sep 11, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
MELBOURNE-based supporters of marriage equality are being urged to help raise much needed funds for what could be the final stage of the campaign for same-sex marriage by attending a special cocktail fundraiser at Melbourne Town Hall next week. Called Tipping Point,...
by Carol Burger | Sep 4, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
GLEN Eira Council has dipped its toes into the marriage equality debate and advocates are giving the move the thumbs up. Councillors last night voted 6-2 in favour of gathering information on how other councils are advocating for marriage equality. Officers have been...
by Carol Burger | Sep 2, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
The AFL has expressed support for same-sex couples being allowed to marry in a development advocates hope will help build momentum for marriage equality. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan revealed the league’s stance on the polarising issue in response to a...
by Carol Burger | Sep 2, 2014 | AME media releases, AME Talks
The Australian Football League (AFL) has backed marriage equality in a move welcomed by advocates. AFL chief executive, Gillon McLachlan, revealed the league’s stance on the reform in response to a letter from Geelong woman Sharyn Faulkner, who has a gay son. In...
by Carol Burger | Aug 31, 2014 | Australian news
YEAR six Friends School student Lottie Frohmader has a simple message for Prime Minister Tony Abbott — “everyone deserves a fair go”. Lottie, 11, has taken to the traditional method of political lobbying with a heartfelt letter to Mr Abbott calling on him to rethink...
