by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The dominant Victorian arm of the National Union of Workers has formally resolved to back progressive ALP delegates in their conference fight with Julia Gillard over gay marriage, drawing the Left to within striking distance of slapping down the prime minister’s...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor Left powerbroker Anthony Albanese has backed the ALP changing its platform at national conference to support same-sex marriage, accusing his opponents of hypocrisy. In a sign of the Left’s growing confidence, Mr Albanese said delegates should be allowed a...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
One of Julia Gillard’s closest confidants, Home Affairs Minister Brendan O’Connor, wants Labor to change its platform on same-sex marriage. Mr O’Connor said yesterday there should be a “full debate” on the issue when it was raised at the...
by John | Nov 29, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Dear Marriage Equality Supporter, This weekend’s ALP National Conference is a historic opportunity for Labor to help achieve marriage equality by adopting a binding policy in favour of equality. The vote will be very close. That’s why, according to...
by John | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
JULIA Gillard has appealed to a handful of right-wing MPs for their support to avoid a humiliating defeat on the floor of this week’s ALP national conference over same-sex marriage. Having staked her leadership on keeping an election promise not to change the...
