by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage advocates have called on federal coalition leader Tony Abbott to allow his MPs a conscience vote on the issue, after the Labor party passed major reforms at its national conference. As Mr Abbott’s office told AAP that he would not be commenting...
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage advocates have federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott in their sights after the ALP took the historic decision to change the definition of marriage. At its national conference on Saturday, the party voted 208 to 184 in favour of a motion by Prime...
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
FEDERAL MPs will vote next year on a bill to allow same-sex couples to marry, with Left MP Stephen Jones to propose the change in a private members bill when the parliament resumes after the summer recess. Labor today amended its official policy platform to advocate...
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have hailed today’s decision by the ALP to support same-sex marriage, with Australian Marriage Equality National Convener, Alex Greenwich, saying: “The momentum towards achieving marriage equality is unstoppable”. Mr Greenwich said a...
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
Thousands of gay-rights advocates have marched through Sydney, and some are angry Prime Minister Julia Gillard plans to give federal MPs a conscience vote on any legislation to allow same-sex marriage. The Australian Labor Party on Saturday voted at its national...
