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, […]
Australia’s three top football associations, AFL, NFL and FFA, have simultaneously announced they will be openly supporting the cause for marriage equality in Australia. The groups join hundreds of other Australian organisations in uniting towards legislative change which would allow same-sex couples the right to marry under Australian law. “Just as these three football codes […]
Members of Japan’s LGBTIQ community have taken preliminary steps towards legal action and legislative change of discriminatory marriage law. According to The Japan Times, 455 LGBT signatories have signed a petition which posits that Japan is denying human rights by not allowing same-sex marriage. The document was filed with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations […]
The National Press Club today revealed it will host a debate on marriage equality in Australia later this month. LGBTIQ rights, particularly the right to marry, have been a key point of political and public discourse – particularly since the recent events in Ireland and the United States. The debate will see South Australian Senators […]
The National Rugby League are the next Australian organisation to raise their voices in support for marriage equality. Over 350 major businesses and groups across the country have officially endorsed the move towards equality in Australia. “One of the NRL’s core values is inclusiveness and we have put in place practices and policies to support […]
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 […]
