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July 20, 2012

Global examples prove gay marriage works

A new report from UK think tank, the Policy Exchange, has made the case for lesbian and gay marriage equality

This week, Policy Exchange published a new piece of research, What’s In A Name, which considered whether there was a case for equal marriage. We concluded that the case for equal marriage is strong. It would be good for society, good for the institution of marriage and good for gay and lesbian people.

February 27, 2012

Gay marriage would boost Australian economy

US economist claims legalizing same-sex marriage in Australia would give 'substantial' boost to country's economy

Gay marriage will inject at least $161 million dollars over three years into the Australian economy, reveals a US economist.

American economics professor, Lee Badgett, is in Australia to discuss her research into the social and economic impacts of marriage equality in Europe and North America.

She claims the 'wedding-spend' of same-sex couples would be a 'substantial' boost to the country's economy.