Category Archives: Politics

Michael Danby discusses marriage equality on The Shtick (Apr 14 2013)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by mikeybear

[The relevant part of the conversation runs from 4:58 to 5:52] “It wasn’t worthwhile voting on it this time because there was an automatic majority against it.” — Michael Danby; Apr 14 2013

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Danby artfully dodges marriage call | Star Observer

Posted on April 17, 2013 by mikeybear

Danby artfully dodges marriage call | Star Observer.

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AME Media Release: Labor MP accused of “Taking orders from Abbott” over Marriage Equality – Michael Danby “Not representing his electorate”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by mikeybear

Labor MP accused of “Taking orders from Abbott” over Marriage Equality – Michael Danby “Not representing his electorate” Australian Marriage Equality Media Release Tuesday April 16th 2013 Marriage equality advocates are furious that Melbourne Ports MP, Michael Danby, has again … Continue reading →

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Media Release: Not all Australians share the same opportunities as Michael Danby

Posted on March 27, 2013 by mikeybear

ALEPH MELBOURNE MEDIA RELEASE: NOT ALL AUSTRALIANS SHARE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AS MICHAEL DANBY 27 MARCH 2013 Aleph Melbourne, a support organisation that advocates for the welfare of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people of Jewish background, welcomes local … Continue reading →

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New AG backs gay marriage | Star Observer

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mikeybear

New AG backs gay marriage | Star Observer.

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We’re here, we’re queer, don’t mind us | JPost

Posted on January 18, 2013 by mikeybear

We’re here, we’re queer, don’t mind us | JPost.

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Community anger over abstained vote | Star Observer

Posted on January 15, 2013 by mikeybear

Community anger over abstained vote | Star Observer Posted on 11 January 2013 Melbourne Ports MP Michael Danby (pictured) continues to come under fire from marriage equality advocates and constituents for abstaining on last year’s gay marriage vote in the … Continue reading →

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Orthodox MK Amsallem steps up in support of gay marriage and then backtracks | Haaretz Daily Newspaper

Posted on January 14, 2013 by mikeybear

Orthodox MK Amsallem steps up in support of gay marriage and then backtracks | Haaretz Daily Newspaper.

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Israel’s politicians give a unique pledge to legislate pro gay laws | Gay Star News

Posted on January 8, 2013 by mikeybear

Israel’s politicians give a unique pledge to legislate pro gay laws | Gay Star News.

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Political party weds gay couples | The Times of Israel

Posted on January 5, 2013 by mikeybear

Political party weds gay couples | The Times of Israel.

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