by Carol Burger | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
LABOR frontbencher Penny Wong has expressed her preference that the ALP provide a binding vote on same-sex marriage, as both leadership aspirants reject a call by right-wing union leader Paul Howes that the party move further on the issue. Mr Howes, boss of the...
by Jen | Sep 18, 2013 | Australian news, News
The Coalition’s hopes of governing in a calm, sober and deliberative manner – the better to highlight the alleged “chaos” of the minority Labor government – will be determined to a large extent by how it handles “events” that...
by Jen | Sep 9, 2013 | AME media releases, News
According to marriage equality advocates Saturday’s election has seen the number of federal MPs in support of the reform increase. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “All the sitting Coalition MPs who said they support...
by Jen | Sep 5, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Australian Marriage Equality has released the results of its 2013 election survey, showing strong support among Labor candidates and growing support in Coalition ranks. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “More Liberal and...
by Jen | Aug 30, 2013 | Australian news, News
The West Australian Nationals have embraced a conscience vote on same-sex marriage, informing the gay marriage movement that, unlike the Nationals federally, they will push for a free vote on the issue if any of them are elected in a week. The Nationals WA moved a...
