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Jeff Kennett’s support for marriage equality welcomed / Pressure increases on Abbott to allow genuine free vote
Marriage equality advocates have praised former Victorian Liberal Premier, Jeff Kennett, for supporting equality for same-sex couples. During an interview this morning on Melbourne radio station 3AW with announcer Neil Mitchell, Mr Kennett said he has “re-examined” his views on same-sex marriage. “As long as you don’t break a law against me, why should I ...
Global expert’s message for Australian MPs: Gay marriage is good for families
The leading global expert on the impact of marriage equality overseas has told a major Sydney institute that Australia has nothing to fear and much to gain from allowing same-sex couples to marry. In an address to the Sydney-based Whitlam Institute on Friday night Professor Lee Badgett said, “Research has clearly shown that allowing same-sex ...
MPs to march for equality at Sydney’s Mardi Gras
Politicians share the love at Sydney Mardi Gras - Senior Cabinet Ministers to March - NSW Coalition grants gay marriage conscience vote Equality advocates have welcomed the news that senior cabinet ministers will march for marriage equality at this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras. The news comes as the NSW Coalition has allowed a free vote ...
Press Conference: Equality Advocates welcome Gay Marriage Motion ahead of Mardi Gras
Equality Advocates welcome Gay Marriage Motion ahead of Sydney Mardi Gras Time: 12:30pm, 2nd of March Location: NSW Parliament Media Room Speakers: The Hon. Cate Faehrmann Alex Greenwich, National Convener of Australian Marriage Equality Peter Urmson, Chair of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Shelley Argent, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays), Chief ...
Support “I Do Day”: Friday 2 March 2012!
From GiveNow.com.au – AME supporter: For online supporters of “I Do Day” we are pleased to send you a gift pack of all five badges for every $15 donation given to Australian Marriage Equality through GiveNow.com.au. Donate now so we can send you your badges tomorrow! I Do Day is a national day for all ...
Help NSW Support Marriage Equality / Marriage forum in Sydney
NSW Marriage Motion Needs Your Support! In the coming weeks the NSW Upper House will debate a motion of support for marriage equality. If successful the motion will send a clear message of support for Marriage Equality to decision makers in Canberra. You can help make a difference by emailing your NSW MPs today and asking ...
US economist: Australia will gain $161m stimulus over 3 years from gay marriage
An American economist will this afternoon reveal that allowing gay marriages will inject $161 million into the Australian economy from the “wedding-spend” of same-sex couples. American economics professor, Lee Badgett, is in Australia to discuss her research into the social and economic impacts of marriage equality in Europe and North America. Professor Lee Badgett, who ...
Petitions for Marriage Equality
Below is a list of petitions currently running around Australia. If you don’t know your electorate, click here. To start a petition for your own electorate (not already listed), click here. For assistance with wording the petition to comply with parliamentary standards, please email us. If the petition is correctly set up, an email will ...
Renowned US scholar in Aus to highlight positive impacts of marriage equality
An American academic who has extensively researched the impact of same-sex marriage in Europe and North America is in Australia to present her findings to state and federal politicians. Professor Lee Badgett, who is an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts and Director of the Williams Institute at UCLA, has found that marriage fosters ...
Help Marriage Equality Happen: Make a Submission to the Senate Inquiry
Dear Marriage Equality Supporter, At last night’s dinner with the Prime Minister, we were all told that she believes marriage equality will happen one day. However, it is up to all of us to make it happen. Australian Marriage Equality helped secure cross-party support for a Senate Inquiry into Same-Sex Marriage. This Inquiry will provide ...
Australian Marriage Equality
