Tag: Australia

Peter de Waal and Peter Bonsall-Boone of Sydney met in 1966 and have been together ever since. They exchanged wedding bands on their 50th anniversary last year. Unfortunately, in Australia the ceremony remained symbolic only. Australian television program Studio 10 sat down with the couple to talk about their experiences and the push for marriage equality in Australia. The couple is no stranger to television: they came out on a 1972 television program Checquerboard and shared an unprecedented kiss on-screen....

A couple decided to boycott a man's cafe in Australia after realising he is gay. Jay Horne, the co-owner of Paradiso Cafe in Cairns, Australia, found out that a couple who had been ‘regulars’ at his business for the last eight months had stopped coming to his restaurant because he and his staff are gay. Speaking to Tropic Now, Horne said: “I’m finding it difficult to comprehend.” “The couple had a conversation in which they stated that they wouldn’t be coming here...

Is it summer yet because it's certainly getting hot in here!  Steve Grand shows off the tiny speedos he wore while down under in Australia. We certainly think they agree with him! https://www.instagram.com/p/BRnxH4xlgwh/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRW13jwlAQJ/ Might we suggest a speedo world tour, Steve? Source

Campaigners for marriage equality in Australia have released a new advert calling for the government to introduce a free vote. The advert, which was produced by the Equality Campaign, features everyday Australians going about their day-to-day tasks. “We do our jobs, It’s about time politicians did theirs,” actors in the video say. Surgeons, fire fighters, doctors and nurses all feature in the short, but impactful, 30 second clip that asks the simple question: “Why can’t we get married?” LGBT activists in the country...

92.6% of LGBTI survey respondents are against civil celebrants being exempt from performing same-sex marriages due to religious convictions A survey of LGBTI Australians reveals concerns about legal discrimination in refusing to perform same-sex marriages. Funded by PFLAG, the survey showed huge opposition among LGBTI Australians to exemptions targeted exclusively at same-sex couples, reports Buzzfeed. When asked if civil celebrants should be exempt from marrying same-sex couples, an overwhelming 92.6% of respondents disagreed. But when asked if religious ministers should be exempt from...

‘We're young and we're rooting for change … so don't tell us who to love’ Fashion label Volley has prompted outrage among Christian organizations in Australia who are opposed to any change in the country’s marriage laws. Australia does not yet allow same-sex couples to marry. A growing number of organizations have made their support for marriage equality clear, including the likes of Lush and Qantas. Last fall, tennis shoe brand Volley produced a series of images and a video of couples...

There’s a strange, terrible story unspooling in Australia, compounded by the mystery of exactly what happened. Here are the facts that we know for certain: Joth Wilson was found unconscious and severely injured under a train bridge in Australia on New Year’s Day. He was found by his husband, Maioha Tokotaua, around 2am. The couple, who have raised numerous adopted children in New Zealand, were visiting Australian family. According to Tokotaua, an unnamed straight man had been harassing the couple on New Year’s...

Adoptions for same-sex couples were also made legal in South Australia. South Australia has changed the law to recognize the marriage of a gay man who died on his honeymoon. Marco Bulmer-Rizzi was devastated when his partner David’s death certificate would read ‘never married’ because the state did not formally recognize same-sex unions. But now, legislation has passed to allow same-sex couples to have their unions recognized in the South Australia parliament. Adoptions by same-sex couples was also legalized in South Australia, making...

The Olympic gold medallist and boyfriend Ryan Channing are campaigning for marriage equality in Australia. Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has spoken out about the homophobic bullying that left him afraid to be open with his sexual identity as a teenager. The five-time gold medallist made the comments on Tuesday (November 15) at a pro-equal marriage event in Sydney Australia, news.com.au reports. Speaking at Twitter’s offices in Sydney, he said: “When I was about 16 I was accused of being gay and because...

Each year, eight young Australians are recognised as national finalists in the Awards. Gay singer/songwriter and YouTuber Troye Sivan has been nominated for the 2017 Young Australian of the Year award. The prestigious award, which kicked off in 1979, recognises eight young Australians, aged between 16 and 30, for their idealism, integrity, and energy. Previous recipients of the award include Paralympic swimmer Jacqueline Freney, professional motorcycle racer Casey Stoner, director Khoa Do and former world no. 1 professional tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. Troye is...

In light of the Australian plebiscite which will dictate marriage equality, a series of beautiful couples have shared their stories to persuade voters. Dan and Miki, farm owners in new South Wales, have joined the leagues and shared their heart warming story. They have been together happily for years, but for them the chance to get married would seal the deal. When I first met Miki it was more or less instant. There was definitely an instant attraction and it got serious...

Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton have backed a campaign calling for equal marriage in Australia. Equal marriage in Australia is at risk of being shot down, after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull failed to agree a compromise deal with opposition parties. Mr Turnbull wants to put the issue at a public vote at a cost of $200 million, but opponents say the move is unnecessary and expensive, when a measure could simply be passed in Parliament. Ahead of a showdown on the issue this...

A South Australian MP has introduced a bill to offer protection to same-sex couples. It will give legal recognition to those in same-sex relationships, and also grant them next-of-kin status and offer some adoption rights, according to BuzzFeed News. The bill comes in response to the tragic story of a British man who was left unable to decide what should be done with his husband’s body after he died during their honeymoon in Adelaide at the beginning of the year. Same-sex marriage...

Australian stand-up comedian and actor Jim Jefferies told TMZ he wishes his home country would follow in America’s footsteps on gay marriage. “Not for my benefit, but just for Australia not looking so backwards on the subject,” Jefferies said. “When America, and Ireland, and New Zealand achieve this goal and Australia still hasn’t done it, it’s kind of embarrassing.” He goes on to call Australia “the gayest place on earth,” adding, “You go to Sydney and it’s like super gay. Biggest gay...