Tag: Australia
Australia : Advocates Say Anglicans Have Nothing To Fear
Marriage Equality advocates have dismissed concerns from the Anglican Archdiocese of Sydney that marriage equality will lead to violations of religious freedom.
Australian man accused of being gay in Kenya yet to be tried 3 years on
An Australian national accused of taking advantage of his position as an orphanage head to seduce two men for same-sex is yet to stand trial three years after his arrest.
Australian Leadership Ousts Prime Minister Who Stood in the Way of Marriage Equality
Yesterday, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who last month refused to allow a vote for marriage equality in the Parliament, was ousted from his position and replaced by Malcolm Turnbull through a leadership ballot. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, praised the news and urged the new Prime Minister to take action by allowing a vote on national marriage equality legislation.
Advocates Applaud Board Of Beyond Blue For Supporting Marriage Equality
Advocates have applauded a statement in support of marriage equality by the board of leading anti-depression initiative, Beyond Blue, signed by the organisation’s chair, former Victorian Coalition Premier, Jeff Kennett.
Australia : Marriage Equality Could Decide Outcome In Canning – Liberal Candidate Will Lose Votes By Opposing Bill
Marriage equality could determine the outcome of the Canning by-election according to a poll showing high support for the issue among swing voters who are key to the final result.
Young Nats Support For Marriage Equality Shows Gov’t Out Of Step
Advocates have applauded the NSW Young Nationals for their leadership on marriage equality after their state conference endorsed the reform and called for a free vote.