by Jen | Jan 27, 2016 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote. Senator Cory Bernardi has joined Senator Eric Abetz...
by Jen | Jun 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have strengthened their calls for a Free Vote for Coalition MPs, saying that it is now the only way to mend the deepening rift on the reform. Deputy Director, Ivan Hinton-Teoh, said, “The Coalition must grant a free vote to it’s...
by Jen | Dec 1, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Refusing to to allow a promised free vote on same-sex marriage would make Prime Minister Tony Abbott look tricky, a former senator says.
by Carol Burger | Oct 1, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
CROSSBENCH senator David Leyonhjelm’s push for a vote on same-sex marriage is sparking a bitter reaction in government ranks as pressure mounts on Liberal MPs to support a conscience vote on the issue.
by Jen | Mar 5, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
As Liberal MP Ewen Jones walked out of the Coalition parties meeting, Tony Abbott gave him a pat on the back and some praise. “Well said,” the PM told the Queensland backbencher. Jones had just delivered a strong defence of non-traditional families, after right wing...