by Jen | Apr 30, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A PUSH for a referendum on gay marriage looks set to fail after both major political parties yesterday rejected calls to gauge national opinion over the controversial issue on election day. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition leader Tony Abbot yesterday said...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
ABOUT 100 people brightly coloured Launceston’s Civic Square pavers in support of equal rights yesterday. The non-public event was a part of the world-wide movement DIY rainbow, which took-off after a chalk rainbow marking 35 years of Sydney’s Mardi Gras...
by Jen | Apr 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A referendum on gay marriage would give the scaremongers a platform they don’t deserve, and would serve to spread fear and hate towards the vulnerable, writes Carl Katter. As someone who has been at the forefront of the marriage equality debate, I can’t...
by Jen | Apr 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY Media Release Monday April 29th 2013 Anti-gay endorsement of referendum “confirms fears” Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the rejection of a referendum on marriage equality by senior figures in the major parties, as...
by Jen | Apr 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Independent MP Tony Windsor has flagged a referendum on gay marriage. Photo: Andrew Meares I understand why some supporters of marriage equality support independent MP Tony Windsor’s idea of a referendum on the issue. With public opinion striding ahead of our...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 29, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Our Say
I understand why some supporters of marriage equality support independent MP Tony Windsor’s idea of a referendum on the issue. With public opinion striding ahead of our politicians and other countries leaving Australia behind, a referendum seems like a circuit...
