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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: 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
Media Release: Rudd challenges Gillard & Abbott to evolve on marriage equality
Marriage Equality advocates have welcomed the support of the former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, to amend the federal marriage act to allow same-sex couples to marry. In a statement Mr Rudd describes the “personal journey” he went on to accept … Continue reading
Australian Marriage Equality Media Release – Abbott under Marriage Equality pressure locally and globally.
Manly Rally and signing of French Bill into law highlight Abbott’s obstruction. Abbott under Marriage Equality pressure locally and globally. (From left) Jim Argent, Ian Streeter, David Mateparae, Nathan Thomas and Maikol Nobrega. Picture: David Swift. Source: NewsLocal Tony Abbott … Continue reading
AME Media Release: Marriage Equality In Brazil Highlights Australia’s Backwardness
. Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a Brazilian court ruling opening the way for same-sex marriages across that country. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, “Marriage equality in Brazil is an important step forward because it is the … Continue reading
Media Alert: Equality Dinner set for June 5 with Stephan Elliott
Marriage Equality advocates will host their annual Equality Dinner at popular Potts Point restaurant Cafe DOV on the 5th of June to help raise funds and awareness for Australian Marriage Equality. Australian Marriage Equality National Director, Rodney Croome, said: “Being … Continue reading
AME Media Release – Advocates support bid for Marriage Equality vote
Advocates have welcomed a move by the Greens to have marriage equality voted on before the federal election, and have called for the Bill to be co-sponsored by Labor and Coalition MPs. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, … Continue reading
Media Release – Majority of Tasmanian voters back marriage equalty candidates
Voters deliver clear message to Wilinson and Hiscutt to back reform Advocates encouraged to step up campaign Tasmanian marriage equality advocates say the message to Tasmania’s Upper House from today’s election is to stop blocking marriage equality. As at the … Continue reading
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