by Jen | Apr 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
FEDERAL MPs have already missed the opportunities of gay-marriage tourism, as New Zealand has moved on, but will a state government stand up, asks Lainie Anderson. AMID all the darkness in world affairs this week, a happy light shone briefly on New Zealand as federal...
by Jen | Apr 24, 2013 | Australian commentary, News
Robert Cavallucci MP, the state LNP member for Brisbane Central, has declared his support for marriage equality while appearing on a Brisbane community TV program. The rapidly growing numbers of Liberal MP’s publicly declaring their support, plus Mr...
by Jen | Apr 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
This week’s Essential Report affirms the broad and enduring support in the Australian electorate for legalising same-sex marriage. What’s less certain is which political tradition will claim the gay marriage legacy, writes Jackie Woods. They say the test...
by Jen | Apr 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The passing of legislation allowing same-sex couples to wed in New Zealand is attributable largely to strong leadership and bipartisanship – something Australia is severely lacking, writes Rodney Croome. In the wake of marriage equality in New Zealand many Australians...
by Jen | Apr 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Campaigners are hoping federal MPs will follow the NSW Premier in changing their opposition to same sex marriage. The focus of the same sex marriage debate has shifted to the Liberal Party with a senior member changing his stance on the issue. New South Wales Premier...
by Jen | Apr 23, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
TASMANIAN Liberals leader Will Hodgman will not join his state counterparts in urging federal opposition leader Tony Abbott to consider a conscience vote on gay marriage. This week New South Wales Liberals premier Barry O’Farrell urged Mr Abbott to consider...
