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Thousands rally nationwide for same-sex marriage
High-profile politicians and entertainers have joined thousands of people rallying across the country in support of same-sex marriage. Organisers say at least 6,600 people turned out in simultaneous events in the nation’s capital cities as a part of the Marriage Equality National Day of Action on Saturday. Crowds of more than 4,000 crammed outside the ...
Tasmania: Join us to show same-sex love is ‘Equally Excellent’, May 17
Dear Tasmanian supporter of marriage equality, AME is convening a vigil for equality at the University of Tasmania on May 17th. The vigil coincides with a national forum extolling the virtues of marriage as the union of a man and a woman. The national forum, called “Excellent Marriage“, will be addressed by three high-profile opponents of ...
NZ leaders’ support for marriage equality further isolates Gillard & Abbott
Support for marriage equality from the political leaders of New Zealand has left Australia as the only developed, English-speaking democracy whose leaders oppose marriage equality. New Zealand’s Conservative prime Minister, John Key, has said he “is not personally opposed to gay marriage” and “it is possible the New Zealand parliament may consider the issue” while ...
Church divided, but gay christians encouraged by Obama’s support
News of President Barack Obama’s public support of gay marriage may have come as a pleasant surprise for gay Australians this morning, but it could mean very little for the political and religious outlook locally. The United States President made the declaration overnight in a televised interview, six months out from the US presidential elections. ...
New Zealand PM: I’m not opposed to gay marriage
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has broken a long silence on gay marriage and left the door open for making it legal. In a statement sent to The Associated Press by his press secretary on Thursday, Key said he is “not personally opposed to gay marriage.” He previously declined ...
Gillard’s marriage stance disappoints / Obama move “smart politics”
Marriage equality advocates say they are disappointed Prime Minister Julia Gillard remains opposed to marriage equality, despite support for the issue from US President Barack Obama. Australian Marriage Equality campaign director, Rodney Croome, said both Australian political leaders will pay the price for opposing equality at the next election. “By supporting marriage equality President Obama ...
Pressure on Aussie pollies after Obama backs gay marriage
Australian political leaders are being urged to follow the lead of Barrack Obama who has announced his support of gay marriage. The United States President said has he wrestled with the issue of same sex marriage for years, but now sees it’s important for gay and lesbian Americans to be treated fairly and equally. Continue ...
George Negus uninspired by Julia Gillard’s stance on gay marriage
George Negus is the kind of man who calls a spade a spade. He’s had an amazing career, having interviewed some of the most interesting and powerful people alive. Still, he says some of the most inspiring people are the ones you don’t hear about it in the headlines. Continue reading… Share
Stephen Jones welcomes Barack Obama’s ‘I Do’ to marriage equality
US President Barack Obama’s “evolving” position on same sex marriage ended when he declared his support for equality and fairness, prompting Diane Sawyer to call it a historical political and cultural moment. Late last night (local time) and just one day after North Carolina voted to ban same sex unions, it appears this may have ...
PM shrugs off Obama’s gay marriage support
Prime Minister Julia Gillard remains opposed to gay marriage despite US President Barack Obama’s change of heart on the issue. Mr Obama, who faces an election in November in a religiously conservative nation, is the first sitting US president to endorse same-sex equality. Continue reading… Share
Australian Marriage Equality
