by Alex Greenwich | Nov 26, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor’s re-elected national president believes supporters of a conscience vote on gay marriage are yet to make a compelling case. And Jenny McAllister says she has always been opposed to expanding uranium exports. Ms McAllister, from the party’s Left...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 24, 2011 | Australian commentary
Speaking freely on crucial but controversial issues – like same-sex marriage – reduces the threat of MPs crossing the floor. Next year, the Federal Parliament will probably vote on same-sex marriage using the conscience-vote method. Prime Minister Julia...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
This morning Australian Marriage Equality national Convener, Alex Greenwich, appeared on popular morning TV program, The Circle, to discuss marriage equality and a conscience vote. To see the full segment, click here
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian news, News
A Tasmanian Labor senator has challenged Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s stance towards marriage equality. In an adjournment speech to the Senate last night in Canberra, Anne Urquhart said allowing gays and lesbians to marry would bring down the last pillar of...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on Coalition Leader, Tony Abbott, to allow a conscience vote on the issue following support for a Coalition conscience vote from leading moderate Liberal, Malcolm Turnbull. Turnbull’s support comes just days after a...
