Tag: Rodney Croome
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.
Call for Feds to follow South Australia lead on overseas same-sex marriages
Advocates have called on the federal government to follow South Australia’s lead by recognising overseas same-sex marriages.
Australia : Bleijie marriage equality support welcomed
Advocates have welcomed a change of heart on marriage equality from the Queensland MP who championed the repeal of that state’s Civil Union Act.
Tasmanian Premier Backs Marriage Equality As Motion Passes State Parliament
Advocates say endorsement of a marriage equality motion by the Tasmanian Lower House with support from Premier Will Hodgman and many of his Liberal colleagues, sends a strong message to the federal MPs to back the reform.
Poll Shows Australian Public Balks At Marriage Equality Plebiscite When It Sees Price Tag
Australian advocates have welcomed a new poll showing support for a plebiscite on marriage equality plummets by 24% when voters realise how much it could cost.
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.