by Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Swinging voters’ attitudes to gay marriage have shifted over the past two years, with the proportion “more likely” to support a pro gay marriage party or candidate up from 4 per cent to 20 per cent. The proportion “less likely” went down...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Canberra is being promoted as Australia’s ‘‘city of love’’ as the territory’s Labor Party unites to support Kevin Rudd’s new push on same-sex marriage. The ALP rallied its supporters in Canberra on Tuesday to step up the campaign following the Prime Minister’s promise...
by John | Sep 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
Inspired by US President Barack Obama, Federal Education Minister Peter Garrett has said he will continue to stick by his principles and support marriage equality despite coming under attack from members of his local Labor Party branch for his views. A storm broke out...
by John | Jun 26, 2012 | Australian news, News
Tasmania’s Rainbow Labor wants State and Federal MPs to vote for same-sex marriage. Rainbow Labor convenor Robbie Moore says the overwhelming majority of the Tasmanian Labor Party supports same-sex marriage. He says he will move a motion at the state conference...
by John | Jun 25, 2012 | Australian news, News
TASMANIAN Labor senators Helen Polley and Catryna Bilyk have defended their opposition to same-sex marriage after Unions Tasmania secretary Kevin Harkins questioned their views. Mr Harkins, a same-sex marriage proponent, said he did not understand how Ms Polley and Ms...
