Gays don’t need marriage, says Gillard

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has drawn on her own relationship to defend her opposition to same-sex marriage. Ms Gillard is not married to long-term partner Tim Mathieson but says that doesn’t mean they aren’t in a committed relationship. “I think...

Actors stand for same-sex equality

SOME of Australia’s favourite stars have made a dramatic declaration of their support for marriage equality. Twenty-three actors – including Magda Szubanski, Georgie Parker and Daniel MacPherson – staged a one-off performance of the controversial new...

Pro-gay marriage MPs get hate mail‎

FEDERAL MPs advocating same-sex marriage have received a barrage of hate mail, including accusations they are supporting sexual dysfunction and taking away free speech. Several MPs from all sides of politics, including senior ministers Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese,...