by John | Sep 22, 2012 | Australian commentary
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...
by John | Sep 20, 2012 | Australian commentary
AS defeat looms for marriage equality in Federal Parliament, momentum is building for change in the states. In fact, Australia might first recognise same-sex marriage in Tasmania next week. The lower house of the Tasmanian Parliament passed its Same-Sex Marriage Bill...
by John | Sep 20, 2012 | Australian commentary
Although the Lower House voted down the same-sex marriage bill today, Rodney Croome says we are getting closer to achieving marriage equality in Australia. The House of Representatives has voted down marriage equality legislation 98 to 42 and the Senate is expected to...
by John | Sep 20, 2012 | Australian commentary
I’m crap at camping, especially beyond the range of WiFi and 3G, and my 10-year-old boy knows more about football than I’ve ever cared to learn in my 48 years on Earth. But that’s OK. In Ron Boswell’s world I’d still make a better dad than a gay footballer or soldier...
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian commentary
A hefty majority of MPs today voted against marriage equality. They’re out of step with community sentiment – and they’re fighting a battle they can’t hope to win. What do Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull have in...
by John | Sep 16, 2012 | Australian commentary
In drawing attention to the human suffering behind the poor health data of the gay community, Australian Christian Lobby managing director Jim Wallace might reflect on the part organisations such as his play in that suffering. Setting aside any consideration of...
