Tag: gay marriage in Australia

OPINION & ANALYSIS: As former British PM David Cameron said, he supported same-sex marriage because he is a conservative. Unfortunately, his Australian counterparts have a less generous vision of conservatism.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: It is only since 2013 that LGBTIQ people have been protected under federal anti-discrimination laws. It is now up to the PM to reject any marriage bill that diminishes these protections.

LGBTQI community celebrates as the results of the postal survey show Australians are in favour of marriage equality 62% to 38%, paving the way for legislation.

Actress and LGBTQI activist Magda Szubanski calls for national unity following 'Yes' result in marriage equality vote, but then lashes out at 'No' campaign.

ABS estimates it has now received 10 million ballots. Anglican diocese reveals it gave $1 million to 'no' campaign while 'yes' campaign urges those who have not yet voted, including people overseas, to do so.

ABS claims cheeky code on marriage equality postal vote form was randomly generated by complex security algorithm.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Without an adequate counter from the Yes campaign – especially one offering more emotionally compelling messages – the advantages of the No campaign are likely to narrow the polling gap significantly.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: There's an overwhelming tide of support toward the rights of same-sex couples within Australian society. However, certain groups are clearly lagging behind in their support and will need further convincing.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Now, in the marriage equality debate, those who fought against religious freedom protection are suddenly all for it.

You only have till Thursday to update your details as an overseas elector to take part in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, the so-called same-sex marriage plebiscite.

WATCH: Lesbian mum Senator Penny Wong blasts government's proposed plebiscite on same-sex marriage as a "stunt" that will expose kids to hatred, in remarkable speech to parliament.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: So, the government seems determined to give voters a voice, and equally determined not to be bound by what those voters say. How did we get here and where to now?

In the 33 to 29 vote against the marriage equality plebscite bill, Labor joined senators from the Greens, the Nick Xenaphon group and Derryn Hinch to deny its passage.

OPINION: The spectre of George Brandis fossicking about for a "G spot" is just too horrid to contemplate; notwithstanding the other politicians already mentioned. So don't read this article more than once. It could put you off sex for ever.

"Are we going to say that we may not have a public debate on a topic when it is alleged that there will be a minority, some small groups, that will act intemperately?" - Malcolm Turnbull.

Labor and Greens table seperate marriage equality bills, both pushing for a parliamentary vote to settle the issue without the government's proposed same-sex marriage plebiscite.

“A plebiscite will be harmful, it’ll be divisive, it’ll be expensive and we should never put questions of human rights to an opinion poll," Senator Di Natale said.

The Australian government is considering a referendum to establish if Australians are accepting of same-sex marriages.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the budget takes priority over the proposed bill to legalize gay unions in Australia.

The Liberal Party’s own polling company’s survey finds that Australians are much more supportive of same-sex couples enjoying the same marital rights as heterosexual unions.

British nationals can marry Australians in Australia but their union will not be recognised by Australian law, furthering the debate about Australian marriage reform.

Same-sex couples say they are buoyed by the idea that marriages will soon be recognised in the UK.