by Jen | May 20, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Former deputy prime minister Wayne Swan has switched his position on same-sex marriage, conceding he was “wrong” to oppose it, as new figures put Federal Parliament less than a handful of votes away from backing the landmark reform.
by Jen | May 9, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
West Australian Labor MP Melissa Parke has hit back at MPs in her party who are opposed to a binding vote on same-sex marriage. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
by Jen | May 6, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Labor members who have previously voted against marriage equality have been urged to follow the lead of western Sydney Labor MPs, Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens, and declare their support for the reform. The call was made today by marriage equality advocates...
by Jen | May 5, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News
Marriage equality advocates have warmly welcomed support for the issue from Western Sydney Labor frontbencher, Ed Husic. Mr Husic, the nation’s first Muslim federal MP, has previously voted against marriage equality, saying he would represent community...
by Jen | Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
If Foley can evolve on marriage equality so can Abbott & other MPs. All Labor leaders now favour marriage equality. Advocates have praised NSW Labor leader, Luke Foley, for coming out in support of marriage equality and say if he can evolve on the reform so can...
