by Alex Greenwich | Nov 16, 2011 | Australian news, News
Member for Throsby Stephen Jones supports changes to Labor Party policy to allow MPs a conscience vote on gay marriage. The ALP member has been an advocate of gay marriage, at odds with his own party. But Prime Minister Julia Gillard is now pushing to change Labor...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 16, 2011 | Australian commentary
Same-sex marriage is for Gillard what the republic was for Howard. By opposing these reforms and defending “tradition” both leaders tried to provide the nation with a point of stability and continuity. Each caused the nation discomfort and unease, Gillard...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 16, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor Senator Doug Cameron says allowing party members a conscience vote on gay marriage legislation will not change government policy. In an opinion piece published in Fairfax newspapers this morning, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says MPs should be given a conscience...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | Australian commentary
Robust debate on uranium and gay marriage is what the Labor conference needs. Labor meets next month in Sydney. As Australia’s oldest and largest political party, we must take our opportunity to speak to the country, to be clear about Labor’s vision for...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | Australian commentary
Julia Gillard will back a conscience vote for Labor MPs on gay marriage, as the Age/Nielsen poll shows a growing majority of Australians favour legalising marriage equality. But in a stand that will deeply disappoint those arguing for change, the Prime Minister also...
