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24 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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24 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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23 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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23 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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22 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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21 May Posted by in Australian news, News | Comments Off

Senator Wong condemns Christian Lobby’s stolen generations comment

‘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

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21 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

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

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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

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20 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

Kevin Rudd has come out in support of marriage equality.

Different positions … Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. Source: AFP The former PM used his website to communicate his stance on the topic where he said, “I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions … Continue reading

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20 May Posted by in Australian commentary, Australian news, News | Comments Off

Church and State are able to have different positions on Marriage Equality.

I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions and practices on the question of same sex marriage. I believe the secular Australian state should be able to recognise same sex marriage. I also believe … Continue reading

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