by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian news, News
Pressure is building on the Coalition to allow a conscience vote on same-sex marriage, with Malcolm Turnbull telling a voter he supports such a move despite Tony Abbott’s opposition to it. In an email sent to a constituent just days after Julia Gillard announced...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 22, 2011 | Australian commentary
I am same-sex attracted. We should all disclose sources of bias and potential conflicts of interest up front in a transparent manner. It’s a shame so many politicians, commentators and members of the general public aren’t called upon to disclose their bias...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 21, 2011 | Australian commentary
Conscience, in the usage of the Australian Labor Party, is determined by the Roman Catholic Church and the aim of a conscience vote is to allow members to vote against moves for equality, fairness and social justice if the Pope doesn’t like them. The irony, of...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 21, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a proposed motion from federal independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, aimed at reassuring concerned Christians that religious celebrants will not be forced to perform same-sex marriages should such marriages be allowed. Australian...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 21, 2011 | Australian news, News
Bendigo MP Steve Gibbons is keeping silent about his personal views on gay marriage, despite speaking out against Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s decision to take the issue to a conscience vote. Mr Gibbons refused to say which way he would vote on the issue, but did...
