by Jen | Jun 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Premier Mike Baird has offered support for a motion passed in the NSW lower house wishing the Federal Parliament well on debate over same-sex marriage and emphasising MPs should be free to express their views on the issue.
by Jen | Nov 21, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Senior NSW Liberal MP Don Harwin has revealed he is gay in a speech to the NSW Legislative Council, crediting his private struggles with giving him the determination needed to succeed in Parliament.
by Jen | Nov 20, 2014 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Prominent MP’s coming out prompts call for Liberal marriage equality free vote. “As an MP, Mr Harwin has the respect of his colleagues in the Liberal Party, but as a gay man he is yet to to be treated with respect under the Marriage Act.” –...
by John | Apr 19, 2012 | AME media releases, News
A Liberal Party branch has voted in favour of a conscience vote on marriage equality, increasing pressure on Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote vote when the issue is debated in Parliament later this year. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex...
by John | Apr 18, 2012 | Australian news, News
State politicians, including senior Coalition members, have expressed their support for marriage equality to the Senate inquiry into same-sex marriage. Liberal president of the NSW Legislative Council, Don Harwin expressed his “strong support” for efforts to amend the...
