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Flash Gordon Photography - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia

Flash Gordon Photography
49 Ocean View Dr, Wamberal, New South Wales, 2260, Australia

Phone: 0418 291 676
Contact: Gordon Cahill

Serving: NSW
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Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Sydney, New South Wales, Austraila. Flash Gordon Photography is a wedding, engagement and portrait studio that specialises in relaxed, natural and timeless photography. We have packages for most budgets and full a la carte options for albums and prints. We provide services Australia wide.
Austraila, New South Wales, Sydney - Gay Friendly

Clandulla Cottages - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Boyland, Queensland, Australia

Clandulla Cottages
312 Boyland Rd, Boyland, Queensland, 4275, Australia

Phone: 61755430990
Contact: Lorna Butler

Serving: Queensland
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Boyland, Queensland, Australia. Clandulla offers affordable and luxurious receptions, ceremonies and accommodation that has been built with love. You will enjoy the fresh mountain air, country views, spacious and gracious living with the finest in decor. All of our dedicated team at your beck and call on your very special day. Your complete Dream Clandulla Wedding! Small intimate affordable weddings with high impact.
Australia, Queensland, Boyland - Gay Friendly

Turtle Cove Beach Resort - Gay OwnedEvent Location in Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Turtle Cove Beach Resort
100 Captain Cook Hwy, Cairns, Queensland, 4877, Australia

Phone: 61 7 40591800
Fax: 61 7 40591969
Contact: General Manager

Serving: Port Douglas, Palm Cove
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Turtle Cove is an adults only Gay and Lesbian Resort, so why not come and join us and experience the most fantastic piece of unspoilt paradise in the world. Come and explore this totally private, absolute beachfront, slice of Heaven and have the holiday of your lifetime. The perfect place to chill & relax, or if you can drag yourself away, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rain Forest are on our doorstep.
Australia, Queensland, Cairns - Gay Owned

Pink Flamingo - Gay OwnedHoneymoon Lodging in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Pink Flamingo
115 Davidson St., Port Douglas, Queensland, 4877, Australia

Phone: 61 7 4099 6622
Fax: 61 7 4099 4571
Contact: Gigi Legenhausen

Serving: Far North QLD
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. The Pink Flamingo villas offer a unique blend of open plan living and vibrant colours, reflecting the tropical lifestyle. The friendly and intimate environment is perfect for a romantic special occasion as well as private commitment ceremonies, you can even book the whole resort with a maximum of 24 people.
Australia, Queensland, Port Douglas - Gay Owned

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Gay Marriage Laws in Australia

Relationship Recognition: Domestic Partner Registry (some jurisdictions); Civil Unions (QLD)
Out of State Recognition: No
Adoption: Varies


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New Poll Shows Marriage Equality Support Strong in Developed Nations

Jun 18th, 2013

A new Ipsos poll looked at support for gay marriage and recognition of gay/lesbian relationships in 16 countries. The Chicago Tribune reports:

With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to rule on gay marriage this month and France's recent decision to legalize same-sex unions, an Ipsos poll for Reuters showed that 52 percent of people in 16 nations favor... read_more

South Australia: Upper House to Consider Marriage Equality Motion

Jun 17th, 2013

Just got this from our friends at Australian Marriage Equality: Advocates have welcomed a motion will be presented in the South Australian Upper House tomorrow congratulating the New Zealand Parliament for working together to enact legislation that ensures same sex couples have the right to marry Marriage equality advocates are eagerly anticipating the introduction of a motion in the South... read_more

Australia: Marriage Equality Group Backs Conservative for Prime Minister

Jun 12th, 2013

The group Australian Marriage Equality has decided to back Labor Party candidate Paul Rudd for Prime Minister over Julia Gillard, after Rudd, who opposed gay marriage during his last term, reversed himself and came out in support. Gay Star News reports:

Australia's biggest gay marriage lobby group are backing former prime minister Kevin Rudd to takeover... read_more

Australia: Recognition for Out of Country Marriages? And Other Marriage Equality Updates

Jun 6th, 2013

Lots of news out of Australia today. First off, Australia's Green Party is pushing for federal recognition of same sex marriages conducted in other countries. Joe.My.God has the video. Gay Star News has more:

Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has promised to move a bill recognizing overseas same-sex marriages to a vote before the end of... read_more

Australia: Gay Couples Married in the 1930's

Jun 5th, 2013

Even though Australia has balked at allowing gay and lesbian weddings, some gay couples married in the country more than 80 years ago. Queerty reports:

An article from The Arrow dated March 4, 1932 describes the "Wide Open Immorality Among Brisbane Perverts," referring to the secret, illegal ceremonies between men, which the paper claims have become... read_more

Australia: Marriage Equality Protest in Brisbane

May 30th, 2013

A group of trade union members angry with the union leader's opposition to marriage equality held a protest in Brisbane. Gay Star News reports:

Disgruntled members of the largest trade union in Australia, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) protested outside the union's office in Brisbane today. The protest was organized by SDA for Marriage Equality... read_more

Australia: No Marriage Equality Vote in June

May 29th, 2013

Marriage equality advocates were hoping for a June 6th vote in parliament, but now will have to wait until the next election. Australian Marriage Equality reports via email:

Australian Marriage Equality has expressed their disappointment that the Green's Marriage Equality Bill will not come to a vote before the next election. Green's MP Adam Bandt was the only member of... read_more

Australia: Why Rudd Flipped on Marriage Equality; and A Personal Protest

May 25th, 2013

A couple more marriage equality stories out of Australia this morning. First off, Business Insider Australia says three factors changed former PM Paul Rudd's mind on marriage equality:

Christian teaching: Rudd talks about the tradition in Christian thinking involving "faith informed by reason". He separates literal interpretations of Biblical dictates from universal Christian values such as "love your... read_more

Marriage Equality March in Sydney, Australia; Another MP Supports Bill

May 25th, 2013

First off, the march - hundreds marched through the streets of Sydney for marriage equality. Gay Star News reports:

Around 500 people participated in rallies and a march for marriage equality today in Sydney. The marchers assembled next to Sydney's town hall and then marched through the city past Hyde Park and up Oxford Street to assemble at... read_more

Australia: Is This Why Prime Minister Gillard is Against Marriage Equality?

May 24th, 2013

We've long wondered why single, atheist, left-wing PM Julia Gillard has been so dead-set against marriage equality. A new article from Gay Star News offers a possibility:

A rift between marriage-equality supporting members and social conservative leaders has erupted in Australia's largest trade union, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA). The conflict has potentially far-reaching consequences... read_more

Australia: Another Liberal MP Endorses Marriage Equality

May 24th, 2013

Another right-wing Member of Parliament, Wyatt Roy, who at 23 is the youngest member, just endorsed marriage equality. Gay Star News reports:

'I support the right of same-sex couples to have their loving and committed relationships recognized in state-sanctioned marriage,' said 23-year-old Wyatt Roy, parliament's youngest MP. However Roy is currently barred from voting for same-sex marriage legislation... read_more

Australia: Rudd's About-Face on Marriage Equality Puts Pressure on Gillard, Other Holdouts

May 20th, 2013

Marriage equality advocates have predicted other MPs will come out in support of marriage equality in the wake of former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd's change of heart on the issue. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said, "Kevin Rudd is an immensely influential figure who will inspire others to support marriage equality both in parliament and across the community." ... read_more

Australia: Former Conservative PM Paul Rudd Now Supports Marriage Equality

May 20th, 2013

Australia's former Prime Minister, Paul Rudd, who stood in the way of marriage equality while in office, made an about-face on the issue today. Towleroad.com reports:

Australian former PM Kevin Rudd, who opposed a 2009 amendment while in office that would have paved the way for marriage equality, declared today that he has changed his mind in a... read_more

Australia: Rally, French Success Put Pressure on Opposition Leader Over Marriage Equality

May 18th, 2013

A rally at Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's office coincided nicely with the finalization of marriage equality in France to put more pressure on Abbott regarding marriage equality. Gay Star News reports:

Over 120 people gathered today outside Abbott’s Manly electorate office to highlight the fact that Australia is increasingly out of step with its international peers, with same-sex... read_more

Australia: Christian Labor Candidate Would Push for Marriage Equality, If Elected

May 11th, 2013

A Pentacostal Christian, Michael Pilbrow, running in the ALP has made marriage equality a top priority if he gets elected - with the state registering couples and churches equally and churches issuing marriage certificates. Gay Star News reports:

Pilbrow, a Pentecostal Christian, told the Goulburn Post that he saw no problem with allowing same-sex couples to marry... read_more

Australia: Greens Push for Marriage Equality Vote Ahead of Elections

May 9th, 2013

There may be another vote on the marriage equality bill in Australia next month. Gay Star News reports:

The Greens party in Australia are pushing for another vote on same-sex marriage before the general election in September. Greens MP and deputy leader Adam Bandt is campaigning for his Marriage Equality Amendment Bill to be voted on in... read_more

Australia: Majority of Tasmanian Voters Back Marriage Equality Candidates

May 5th, 2013

Australian Marriage Equality sends us their take on the elections in Tasmania: Tasmanian marriage equality advocates say the message to Tasmania's Upper House from Saturday's election is to stop blocking marriage equality. As at the close of counting... Votes for candidates supporting marriage equality: 51.40% Votes for candidate opposed to marriage equality: 48.60% Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, "A majority of voters... read_more

Tasmania's Legislature Set to Gain Three More Anti Gay Voices

May 5th, 2013

Despite efforts to remove anti-gay marriage legislators, two seem likely to keep their seats, and a third to gain a seat in the Upper House. Pink News reports:

Jim Wilkinson, a long-term sitting member for Nelson, looked set to be re-elected with 48.8%, and the majority of votes counted. He had held his seat for 18 years,... read_more

Australian Opposition Leader Challenged to Allow Free Marriage Equality Vote

May 3rd, 2013

Just got this from our friends over at Australian Marriage Equality: Marriage equality advocates have challenged Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on the issue, in the wake of Mr Abbott's claims that only a handful of Coalition members would vote for the reform. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome said, "If Mr Abbott is so sure... read_more

Australia: New Marriage Equality Video; Catholic Bishop Jumps Ship

May 2nd, 2013

A couple new marriage equality stories out of Australia today. First off, there's a new marriage equality video making the rounds. Joe.My.God reports:

An Australian couple tells their three year-old son that he can't marry Mommy because "she already has a husband." Boy: "I want a husband!" Father: "[Prime Minister] Julia Gillard says you can't have... read_more

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At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day.

Australia currently does not allow or recognize marriages between gay and lesbian couples, but the state does allow adoption by gay and lesbian couples. Some locations offer domestic partner registries, and in November, 2011, Queensland passed a civil unions bill.

We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality!

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