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Media Release: Advocates welcome Danby’s commitment to vote for marriage equality. Local lobbying makes the difference
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a commitment from Melbourne-based Labor MP, Michael Danby, to vote for marriage equality. Mr Danby has previously said that while he supports marriage equality in principle he won’t vote for the reform until the Coalition … Continue reading
Media Release: Advocates welcome Wyatt Roy’s support for Marriage Equality. Roy represents next generation of Liberals.
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from Queensland Liberal MP, Wyatt Roy, saying it reflects generational change in the Liberal Party. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Wyatt Roy is representative of the strong support … Continue reading
Coalition MP Wyatt Roy, 23, supports marriage equality
COALITION MP Wyatt Roy has become the latest federal MP to throw his support behind same-sex marriage. “I support the right of same-sex couples to have their loving and committed relationships recognised in state-sanctioned marriage,” said Mr Roy, who at … Continue reading
US gay bishop Gene Robinson says progress on marriage equality is inevitable
Self acceptance, bullying leads to suicide in teens Study: Gay teens five times more likely to suicide First opening gay bishop conducting seminars on gay marriage “Progress towards gay marriage is inevitable,” he says ONE of the world’s most high-profile … Continue reading
Should Australia hold a referendum on marriage equality?
Recent polling suggests a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage, but should the issue be taken to the people in a referendum? AAP/Dean Lewins Despite several Galaxy polls indicating that a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage – and it … Continue reading
No place for discrimination in our proud nation
WHY discriminate against people who are just being themselves? It was a few years ago that these words came together in my mind as a result of the work I have been doing with beyondblue. Since the establishment of the … Continue reading
An important change of heart on the road to marriage equality
Kevin Rudd’s influence on the issue of same-sex marriage will be greatest among people of faith. Photo: Glenn Hunt The importance of Kevin Rudd’s change of heart on marriage equality can’t be overestimated. The former prime minister remains an influential … Continue reading
Media Release: Alex Hawke’s support for free vote shows Coalition responding to public pressure
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for a conscience vote on the issue from influential Liberal MP, Alex Hawke, saying it reflects strong public support for the move. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “It’s a welcome development … Continue reading
Media Release – Kinchela Boys Home Stolen Generations service
Stolen generation advocates call for Chrisian Lobby apology for “disrespectful” and “dehumanizing” Marriage Equality comments Advocates for the Stolen Generations have called for an apology from the Australian Christian Lobby for comparing the forced removal of Indigenous People from their … Continue reading
Media Release – Rudd’s support for Marriage Equality will prompt other MPs and Christians to do the same
Pressure on Abbot and Gillard to evolve too. Rudd Change of mind shows importance of personal stories. Marriage equality advocates have predicted other MPs will come out in support of marriage equality in the wake of former Prime Minister, Kevin … Continue reading
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