by Alex Greenwich | Apr 19, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has indicated a Coalition government could change its position on gay marriage, after state Liberal premiers came out in support of the idea. New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell has voiced his support of same-sex marriage and...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 19, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Politicians, Uncategorized, Where do the parties stand
THE Liberal Party may change its same-sex marriage policy to allow a conscience vote in the next parliament, federal frontbencher Christopher Pyne has suggested. Tony Abbott has previously ruled out a conscience vote on the issue and Coalition MPs voted in line with...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 18, 2013 | Australian news, Liberal Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Who supports equality
Barry O’Farrell has declared his strong support for legalising same-sex marriage in Australia and challenged the federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on the issue. In the first public comments confirming his support a day after the...
by Jen | Apr 16, 2013 | Australian news, News
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has repeatedly been questioned about his stance against gay marriage at a community forum in Sydney. About 500 people attended the question and answer session with the opposition leader on Monday night in the beachside suburb of Manly,...
by Jen | Apr 12, 2013 | Australian news, News
Independent Jim Wilkinson (pictured), who voted against the marriage equality bill last September. Former Tasmanian Liberal-now independent candidate Hans Willink says he supports gay marriage in Tasmania, joining a chorus of pro-gay marriage candidates ahead of the...
