Tag: Malcolm Turnbull
Australia’s Opposition to propose own legislation to legalise same-sex marriage
Australian Labour leader Bill Shorten used the first meeting of Parliament since the election to announce that he would propose the bill on Wednesday.
AME welcomes new role of Shadow Minister for Equality in Australia
Australian Marriage Equality (AME) last Sunday welcomed the Federal Opposition’s announcement of a new role of Shadow Assistant Minister for Equality in the new Parliament.
Queensland civil unions highlight need for marriage equality
Marriage equality advocates say the commencement of civil union ceremonies in Queensland boosts the case for marriage equality in Australia.
Malcolm Turnbull the first sitting Australian PM to attend Mardi Gras
The finishing touches to costumes and floats are complete as revellers take p[art for Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull attending too.
Advocates call for marriage equality free vote as Libs squabble over plebiscite
Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote.
Melbourne Council Joins Marriage Equality Campaign – Doyle To Write To Turnbull
Tim Peppard, Victorian Director for Australian Marriage Equality, today welcomed Melbourne Council’s support for marriage equality after it unanimously passed a motion that will see Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, write to his fellow Liberal, Malcolm Turnbull, urging action.