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Australia: Marriage Equality Protest in Melbourne Targets Gillard

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Australia Gay Marriage RallyMore than 100 protesters are targeting a Melbourne function attended by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, condemning the government’s stance on same-sex marriage and asylum seekers.

Carl Katter, the gay half-brother of federal independent MP Bob Katter, has addressed protesters outside a hotel in Melbourne’s CBD where Ms Gillard is to address the University of Melbourne’s AsiaLink conference.

Protesters from Equal Love Victoria and the Refugee Action Collective have joined forces to condemn Ms Gillard over her policies regarding asylum seekers and the federal government’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Full Story from smh.com.au

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Australia: Marriage Equality Activists to Protest Gillard September 28th

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Australia Gay Marriage ProtestMarriage equality protesters are set to target Prime Minister Julia Gillard this month when she attends a lunch at the Park Hyatt, Melbourne.

Equal Love convenor Ali Hogg said the marriage equality group will join forces with the Refugee Action Collective on September 28 to protest against Gillard’s continued opposition to same-sex marriage and the Government’s treatment of refugees.

“With the Government coming under pressure from ultra-conservatives such as the Australian Christian Lobby and Joe de Bruyn from the SDA [Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Union] it is important that those supporters of marriage equality keep up pressure on Gillard to show that the majority of Australians support marriage equality and it’s about time the ALP listens to our voices,” Hogg said.

Full Story from the Star Observer

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Watch: Christians Bring Violence to Peaceful Rally Against Homophobia in Australia

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

A peaceful protest by marriage equality advocates in Adelaide Australia on the International Day Against Homophobia ended in violence yesterday after members of the Adelaide Christian Street Church disrupted the demonstration.

Same Same has details: Around 200 people met yesterday at Victoria Square, before the rainbow flag-waving procession moved off to Parliament House.

South Australian Legislative Council member Ian Hunter addressed the crowd, along with queer youth workers who said youth health and welfare was being threatened by the closure of service projects. Lesbian and Uniting church minister Reverend Sue Wickham conducted a marriage ceremony for ten couples.

Full Story from Towleroad.com

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Australia: Thousands March in Melbourne for Marriage Equality

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Melbourne Gay Marriage MarchAn estimated 3,000 people marched through the streets of Melbourne Saturday to call on the Federal Government to lift its ban on same-sex marriage.

Organised by lobby group Equal Love, the rally is part of an ongoing, nationally-coordinated campaign for marriage equality.

Ali Hogg, convenor of Equal Love Melbourne, said she was pleased with the bigger-than-expected turn out, given it was the group’s first major demonstration in 2011.

Full Story from SX News

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Australia: Melbourne Church Pushes for Marriage Equality

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

A NEW gay and lesbian-friendly church in Northcote is set to become a Melbourne hub for same-sex marriage. Acts2Faith Church pastor Becky Bauer said strengthening legal rights for gay partnerships was a common prayer item for the church, which has attracted a loyal following since opening late last year.

Ms Bauer, a Preston resident, came from the predominantly gay and lesbian Glory Tabernacle Christian Centre in the US to establish the non-denominational Christian church in a Northcote neighbourhood house.

“Our vision is to see LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people come back into fellowship with God,” Ms Bauer said.

Full Story from The Northcote-Leader

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Australia: Marriage Equality Rallies Across Country Last Week

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Australia Gay Marriage RalliesNational rallies on November 20 and 27 were held in support of equal marriage rights for lesbian, gay, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) couples. November 20 was also Transgender Day of Remembrance. The day started in 1999 to remember those who were killed by anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.

Across the country, trans activists addressed equal marriage rights. A minute’s silence was held to remember those killed by transphobic violence. On November, 3000 people marched in Melbourne. The young and colourful crowd marched through the city to the marriage registry on Spring St.

Speakers included comedian Josh Thomas, Hannah Gatsby and students Hannah Williams and Savannah Supski, who drew media headlines after being banned from going to their school formal together.

Full Story from The Green Left

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Australia: Thousands Rally for Marriage Equality

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Australia Gay MarriageThousands of people have marched through the streets of Melbourne, including politicians and celebrities, to call for equal marriage rights for same sex couples. The protesters are urging the public to punish political parties who oppose same sex marriage when they go to the polls later this month.

They say despite the Marriage Act being a Commonwealth issue, voters should use the upcoming Victorian election to send a message to federal politicians.

Comedian Josh Thomas spoke at the rally and says he cannot see why some politicians will not support gay marriage. “I just don’t understand people that are against it, I don’t understand their points,” he said.

Full Story from ABC

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Gay Marriage Events Today/Tomorrow: Australia, LA, Palm Springs, Portland Maine

Friday, November 19th, 2010

(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):

–Australia, NSW, Woolongong: 11/20, Marriage Equality Rally, Lowden Square, 12 PM.
–Australia, NT, Darwin: 11/20, Marriage Equality Rally, Parliament House, 2 PM.
–Australia, QLD, Brisbane: 11/20, Marriage Equality Rally, Queens Park, 1 PM.
–Australia, QLD, Cairns: 11/20, Marriage Equality Rally, City Place, 1 PM.
–Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 11/20, Marriage Equality Rally, State Library of VIC, 1 PM.
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 11/20, Polar Plunge for Equality Recruitment Drive, The Eagle LA, 9 PM.
–USA, CA, Palm Springs: 11/20, Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM.
–USA, CA, Ukiah: 11/20, Climb for Equality Dance, S.P.A.C.E. Theater, 7-10 PM.
–USA, ME, Portland: 11/19, Bachelor Auction to Benefit EQME, Styxx, 8-11 PM.

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Australia: Greens Promise Gay Marriage Bill in Victoria if Elected

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Australia Gay MarriageTHE Victorian Parliament could have a debate on same-sex marriage, with the Greens candidate in a strong position to snatch the seat of Melbourne pledging to introduce a private member’s bill on what has become a hot issue.

Brian Walters told The Age that he would introduce a private member’s bill to allow same-sex marriage if he wins Education Minister Bronwyn Pike’s seat at the November 27 state election.

With a hung parliament a real possibility, the Greens could be in a good position to negotiate for a conscience vote. But such a vote could only happen with the consent of the party leaders and the party room. Both Premier John Brumby and Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu have indicated they are opposed to same-sex marriage.

Full Story from theage.com.au

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Australia: Melbourne Elects Green MP on Gay Marriage Platform

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

A historic win for the Greens in the seat of Melbourne has left many in the gay and lesbian community cheering a campaign fought over gay marriage. At a press conference on Monday new Melbourne MP Adam Bandt said he was proud to be the first Greens member elected to the House of Representatives.

“We campaigned on some positive values of sustainability, compassion and equality, and what Melbourne has said is those values are mainstream values and we want the whole country to hear them,” he said.

“I’m pleased to be here today representing those values.”

Full Story from SSO

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