by John | Dec 1, 2011 | Australian news, News
Unions have banded together to campaign for a change to Labor’s policy on same-sex marriage ahead of the ALP National Conference on Friday. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has proposed a conscience vote on the issue but the unions say marriage equality is a basic...
by John | Dec 1, 2011 | Australian news, News
TWENTY-FOUR hours before Labor’s national conference, concerns are growing that Julia Gillard faces defeat over same-sex marriage, both on changing the party platform and on her proposed compromise of a conscience vote. It appears the Prime Minister’s...
by John | Dec 1, 2011 | Australian news, News
FEDERAL Labor MPs from the Right faction say they will cross the floor and risk expulsion rather than vote for gay marriage, should the party change policy to one of support rather than a conscience vote. The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, supports changing policy...
by John | Dec 1, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have hailed the passage of a civil union bill through the Queensland Parliament saying it shows the nation is ready for same-sex marriages. Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, said the new law allows for the...
by John | Dec 1, 2011 | Australian commentary
THE Labor Party’s two most prominent gay politicians – one from the Right and one from the Left – will spearhead the push for marriage equality, as Julia Gillard struggles to maintain her authority on the issue. ACT Deputy Chief Minister Andrew Barr,...
