Gay Marriage – The Passion and the Parody

On Thursday 12th August, Greens MP Alison Xamon stood up in WA Parliament and passionately and articulately argued for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. View the video of her inspiring speech here: In other news, the Chasers produced a fantastic parody of the Old Spice adverts, focusing on the issue of same-sex marriage:

The Pitch – Greens

Gay & Lesbian Equality (WA) sought articles putting the case for voting Labor or Liberal, vs. voting for other up and coming parties unlikely to form government this election, for the purpose of sexuality & gender equality. We received two excellent responses from Greens & Labor. This article was penned by the Hon. Lynn Maclaren [...]

The gays are invading! And you can help.

Let me take this lovely Saturday morning opportunity to make an urgent community announcement – the gays are invading! And you can help. WHAT: National Day of Action for Equal Marriage WHEN: Saturday 14th August, 1pm WHERE: Forrest Place, Perth CBD This coming Saturday Perth’s community will be coming out in force to show their [...]

PerthNow: WA gays attack Labor over marriage opposition

WA’s gay and lesbian community has lashed out at the Federal Government over its opposition to gay marriage. Writing for WA website wangle.com.au, Rod Swift from Gay and Lesbian Equality WA, says the Prime Minister has bowed to fundamentalist lobbyists with bigoted viewpoints for the sake of convenience. Read the full story