Gray: Our legacy should be about love

THIS week I’d like to extend a big thank you to former Liberal Parliamentary Secretary Cory Bernardi. Thank you so much for ensuring the word “former” now appears before your title by quitting the front bench this week after you so ignorantly...

Civil unions have no power: law expert

Two bills on same sex marriage defeated, a leading law expert says attempts to revive civil unions is “unconstitutional” and is calling for reform across all de facto relationships. The Federal opposition’s hints at reviving civil unions have no...

Abbott rejects civil unions push

TONY Abbott has slapped down suggestions from opposition whip Warren Entsch and Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull for Parliament to legislate for civil partnerships or unions now that bills for gay marriage have been defeated. Mr Abbott said the dust should be...

Influence of Christian lobbyist Wallace at stake

While supporters view Australian Christian Lobby head Jim Wallace as a bold and brave advocate, his hardline approach on issues including homosexuality could prove costly to his access and influence in Canberra. Mr Wallace recently found himself at the end of a prime...