More and more Australian individuals, communities and businesses coming out in support of marriage equality as the debate remains at the forefront of public discourse in the wake of international events. A group of passionate Australian musicians have joined their voices with the chorus of the cause, coming together to release a collaborative compilation album, […]
Leader of Subiaco’s Anglican Church, Reverend Father Peter Manuel, pledged his support to the community as a Christian and gave insight to the wider Christian community and Christian views on LGBTIQ rights. “I want to say sorry because so many church people, in the past and in the present, have been homophobes and I want […]
Looming storm clouds and steady rain did not deter over 5,000 people from attending the Love in Perth rally in support of marriage equality. Russell Square in Northbridge was aglow with colourful costumes, vibrant posters and hearty chanting against the dreary grey skies. GetUp and Australian Marriage Equality, who co-organised the event, announced that Perth […]
Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan Hinton-Teoh spoke from the heart at today’s rally for equality in Perth’s Russell Square. “I was that regional kid who struggled to come to terms with my sexuality. I was terrified that my parents were going to kick me out. I was terrified of violence that I was […]
Former Senator for the Australian Democrats, Brian Grieg, was emotional as he recalled his past personal battles for the LGBTIQ community in the fight for equal recognition. “I want to try and express on behalf of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community how thankful we are that our mums and dads and brothers […]
Greens Senator Rachel Siewert delivered a stirring speech calling out the ignorance of marriage equality opponents. “We are living through history and the bile and the bigotry and the homophobia we’re hearing is the death throes of the homophobic minority before we achieve marriage equality! The Bernardis, the Abbotts, the Abetz’s are wrong! Their love […]
Member for Perth Alannah MacTiernan has been a vocal proponent for marriage equality for many years now. The Labor MP spoke passionately today of the opposition the force for equality faces in the Australian Parliament. “Australia used to lead the world, we were one of the first nations to give all men and woman the […]
