Monthly Archives: September 2017

The Yes Alliance: Multicultural Australians for Marriage Equality

Posted on September 30, 2017 by mikeybear

THE YES ALLIANCE Multicultural Australians for Marriage Equality Australia has an enviable record of fostering a diverse, open and welcoming society. Together, we have built a place where people from every corner of the world can live and work side … Continue reading →

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Anti-SSM ad riddled with inaccuracies | AJN

Posted on September 28, 2017 by mikeybear

Anti-SSM ad riddled with inaccuracies September 28, 2017 LAST week in The AJN there was a full-page colour advertisement, authorised by Paul Monagle of the Australian Family Association. This advertisement is a scare tactic deliberately designed to stop people from … Continue reading →

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We’re proudly Jewish. We’re voting Yes for Marriage Equality.

Posted on September 27, 2017 by mikeybear

We’re proudly Jewish. We’re proudly supporting LGBTI Australians in the campaign for marriage equality. We’re voting yes. Continue reading →

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If you’re thinking of voting No to same-sex marriage, watch this first.

Posted on September 27, 2017 by mikeybear
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Rabbi Shimon Cowen “apologises” for mentioning paedophilia at JCCV Mental Health Forum for LGBTIQ people

Posted on September 26, 2017 by mikeybear

  Rabbi Shimon Cowen has apologised for a statement he made at last night’s JCCV forum on LGBTI inclusion … “Last night I attended a meeting at Beth Weizmann hosted by the JCCV on the topic of assisting persons who … Continue reading →

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JCCV working to improve inclusion and reduce mental health tragedies for our LGBTI community members

Posted on September 26, 2017 by mikeybear

[Note: this Mental Health Forum was convened as an emergency response to the ABS Postal Survey on Same-Sex Marriage] JCCV working to improve inclusion and reduce mental health tragedies for our LGBTI community members   Last night, about 40 community … Continue reading →

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Explainer: what legal benefits do married couples have that de facto couples do not?

Posted on September 22, 2017 by mikeybear

Explainer: what legal benefits do married couples have that de facto couples do not? De facto couples still often have to go to great lengths to prove their relationship, unlike married couples, who need only furnish a marriage certificate. shutterstock … Continue reading →

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NSW Jewish Board of Deputies: Marriage Equality Motion – Sep 19 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by mikeybear

Page 10 AGENDA ITEM 3 Marriage Equality Motion This meeting of the Plenum of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies STRONGLY ASSERTS that Rabbis must continue to be able to conduct marriage ceremonies in accordance with Jewish Law as they … Continue reading →

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NSW Jewish Board of Deputies support same-sex marriage | Jewish News

Posted on September 20, 2017 by mikeybear

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies support same-sex marriage September 19, 2017 Joshua Levi THE NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) has overwhelmingly passed a motion calling for “equal treatment under Australian law to same-sex couples who choose to marry” at … Continue reading →

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JEWISH AUSTRALIANS SAY YES TO EQUALITY

Posted on September 20, 2017 by mikeybear

JEWISH AUSTRALIANS SAY YES TO EQUALITY SEPTEMBER 20 2017 Right now in Australia, there is a battle going on for the dignity and rights of people that happen to not be heterosexual.  The entire country is being asked to vote … Continue reading →

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