by John | Dec 13, 2011 | Australian news, News
TONY Abbott has faced a concerted push for a conscience vote on same-sex marriage from the highest levels of his shadow cabinet, with a string of frontbenchers challenging his position at a closed-door meeting yesterday. The Opposition Leader admitted to “a...
by John | Dec 13, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have responded to reports that the Shadow Cabinet has ruled out a free vote on gay marriage by stating it is only a matter of time until this decision is revisited. Alex Greenwich, National Convenor of Australian Marriage Equality, said:...
by John | Dec 13, 2011 | Australian news, News
MALCOLM Turnbull lost the argument for a gay marriage conscience vote at shadow cabinet yesterday, but said he would abide by the result. ”As a member of the shadow cabinet you can assume that I will vote in accordance with the collective decision of the shadow...
by John | Dec 12, 2011 | Australian news, News
The ALP National Conference yielded bittersweet returns for the GLBTI community. While Labor now officially endorses marriage equality, it has allowed a conscience vote on the issue, meaning any moves for reform will most likely be defeated. So where to now for the...
by John | Dec 12, 2011 | Australian news, News
Wollongong MP Noreen Hay has led a rebellion against Labor federal counterpart Stephen Jones, winning a key motion in his seat of Throsby which undermines his public stance on same-sex marriage. The humiliating defeat reflects widespread anger among ALP members in Mr...
