by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has lashed out at both sides of politics for their “failed leadership” over the issue of gay marriage. On Wednesday the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted against legislation that would have allowed same-sex...
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News, World news
BRITISH conservatives have distanced themselves from the controversial gay marriage remarks of Cory Bernardi, as the senator prepares for a UK visit. Senator Bernardi is to attend the European Young Conservative Freedom Summit in Oxford this weekend. Continue...
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
Finance Minister Penny Wong has vowed to continue to fight for same sex marriage for the sake of her baby daughter. As a bill to legalise same-sex marriage was voted down in the House of Representatives, Senator Wong, whose partner Sophie Allouache gave birth to a...
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
SENATOR Cory Bernardi has resigned as shadow parliamentary secretary after he compared gays marriage with bestiality. Liberal Party leader Tony Abbott confirmed Mr Bernardi’s resignation shortly after midday. Continue reading…
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi’s remarks that allowing same-sex marriage would lead to demands to legalise bestiality and polygamy have been slammed by gay rights lobby groups and politicians. Senator Bernardi is expected to be called into Opposition Leader Tony...
by John | Sep 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
SENIOR federal Liberal Joe Hockey has called for a sensitive and measured parliamentary debate on same-sex marriage. Mr Hockey was responding to the comments of colleague Cory Bernardi who suggested legalising gay marriage would lead to demands for bestiality to also...
