Tag: gay marriage
Ashers ‘gay cake’ verdict is defeat for freedom of expression
The Appeal Court in Belfast has today ruled that a local Christian-run business, Ashers Bakery, was wrong to refuse to decorate a cake with a pro-gay marriage message.
Australian LGBTI groups and leaders call for parliament to block the plebiscite and provide a parliamentary pathway
A network of almost 90 LGBTI organisations and leaders have again come together releasing a statement calling for parliament to block the plebiscite legislation.
Joint Statement On Marriage Equality From Australian LGBTI Organisations And Leaders
As organisations and leaders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities, we wish to express our gratitude to the many Parliamentarians across the political spectrum who have supported marriage equality for many years, and in particular those who reflected the concerns of LGBTI people, their family members and supporters of marriage equality about the impact of plebiscite. We value your support in continuing to advocate for a Parliamentary vote.
Sinn Fein seeks DUP support for public consultation on gay marriage Bill
Sinn Fein is to seek Democratic Unionist Party support for a public consultation on a Bill to introduce same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, the party’s Finance Minister has said.
Almost 100 Australian LGBTI groups united to achieve marriage equality
Australians for Equality and Australian Marriage Equality Tuesday said the network of LGBTI groups that have come together against a plebiscite and in support of parliament working together to achieve marriage equality has almost doubled to 100 organisations and LGBTI leaders.
Time to find a legislative pathway for marriage equality
Australian Marriage Equality and Australians for Equality Tuesday welcomed the decision by Labor to block the proposed plebiscite, while at the same time welcoming the historic first Marriage Amendment Bill by an Australian Government.