Tag: Marriage Equality
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.
Public Official’s Personal Religious Opinion No Excuse To Refuse Service To Same-Sex Couples
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denies request for stay from Kentucky’s Rowan County clerk regardless of her personal religious opinion of marriage equality.
Julia Gillard Change Of Heart On Marriage Equality Welcomed
Advocates have welcomed Julia Gillard’s decision to support marriage equality saying it shows public figures can change their mind on the issue. They have also condemned Tony Abbott’s for keeping alive the possibility of a referendum.
Australian Advocates Welcome Kingborough Council Support For Marriage Equality
Advocates have welcomed a decision by Kingborough Council in southern Tasmania to endorse marriage equality and write to the federal government expressing its support.
Australia : Advocates Welcome Report Marriage Equality Referendum Off The Table
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a report that Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has dropped plans for a referendum on the issue.
Australia : Advocates Seek To Reassure Julie Bishop Over Religious Freedom
Advocates are seeking a meeting with Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, to reassure her that marriage equality will not violate religious freedoms.