by John | Jun 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
MALCOLM Turnbull has said that if he were allowed a free vote he would be likely to support gay marriage legislation. The Liberal frontbencher’s statement – the first time he has gone so far on his view – has highlighted the refusal of Opposition...
by John | Jun 19, 2012 | Australian news, News
TONY EASTLEY: Three hundred thousand people have used an online poll to tell a federal parliamentary inquiry what they think about two proposed pieces of legislation which would legalise same-sex marriage. One bill is from Greens MP Adam Bandt and independent Andrew...
by John | Jun 18, 2012 | Australian news, News
Federal MPs may have to wait until the end of the year before voting on same-sex marriage legislation due to a lack of support for the move. Australian Greens MP Adam Bandt says he will not put his private legislation to the vote until there is more support for it....
by John | Jun 18, 2012 | Australian news, News
A parliamentary committee has reached a consensus view on legislation to legalise same-sex marriage. The House of Representatives social policy and legal affairs committee will table its report in parliament on Monday morning. Continue reading… Related news...
by John | Jun 18, 2012 | Australian news, News
PARLIAMENT will once again be embroiled in the controversial issue of gay marriage from today, as two separate private members’ bills to legalise same-sex marriage are debated in the House of Representatives, with a vote on the bills likely to come following the...
by John | Jun 18, 2012 | Australian news, News
THE Salvation Army’s declaration that homosexuality is an unacceptable urge has provoked outrage in the gay community. Gay pop star Darren Hayes called for a boycott of the high-profile charity, a call backed by pro-gay lobbyists. The Salvos responded last night...
