by John | Nov 13, 2011 | Australian news, News
Julia Gillard should let her party have a real debate on the issue. A FORTNIGHT from Thursday, a group of men and women will crowd into Sydney’s shmickly renovated Trades Hall for a standing-room-only chat about political strategy.
by John | Nov 11, 2011 | Australian commentary
In December, Labor’s national conference will debate the party’s policy on the vexed issue of amending the Marriage Act to allow same-sex couples to marry. Labor’s policy is currently one of opposition to this change, but it’s no secret that a large number of party...
by John | Nov 9, 2011 | Australian commentary
“When my grandchildren ask me why I can love my partner and not be married it is painful to explain that I live in a country that doesn’t let people like me get married. After 33 years, three children and two grandchildren I think I can attest to love,...
by John | Nov 8, 2011 | Australian news, News
There would still be a push for change in Labor policy on gay marriage at its National Conference in December despite the increasing likelihood MPs will be given a conscience vote on the issue, marriage equality advocates say. The Prime Minister Julia Gillard is...
by John | Nov 6, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Equality Advocates say the Prime Minister’s support for a conscience vote on same-sex marriage is a call to action ahead of the ALP National Conference. (The conscience vote decision was reported here) Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex...
