Tag: Marriage Act
Law Allowing Discrimination Against Gay Teachers To Be Changed This Week
Laws allowing schools to discriminate against gay teachers are to be changed this week.
Irish presidential commission signs equal marriage act into law
Five months after the widely celebrated referendum, marriage equality has become a reality for same-sex couples in Ireland. The Presidential Commission, in place of President Michael D Higgins who currently visiting the US, signed the Marriage Act 2015 into law Thursday, 29 October 2015.
Ireland : The Marriage Act 2015 has been signed into law
Legislation to give full marriage rights to same sex couples has been signed into law this evening.
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.
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.
Dean Smith / Wyatt Roy “Heroes” And “True Liberals” – Call On Gov’t To Allow Vote On Cross-Party Bill
Marriage equality advocates have hailed Dean Smith and Wyatt Roy as heroes for vowing to vote for marriage equality and have called on the Government to allow a vote on the cross-party bill to be introduced Monday.