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
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 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
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
UK Prime Minister has attempted to heal the rift in the Conservative party by saying marriage equality opponents are not ‘bigoted’ UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said the equal marriage bill in England and Wales will help gay teens … Continue reading
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
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
‘Our children are loved and our children are cherished’… Senator Penny Wong, with daughter Alexandra and partner Sophie Allouache in 2011. Photo: Supplied Finance Minister Penny Wong has condemned the Australian Christian Lobby over comments likening children of same-sex couples … Continue reading
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
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
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