by John | Feb 2, 2012 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
In Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s western suburbs electorate, a couple is bickering in their kitchen. “Where have you put everything? I can’t find anything.” The recriminations fly, and a few jokey jostles result in a big, warm cuddle. So far, so normal. The only...
by John | Dec 17, 2011 | Australian commentary
POLITICIANS reveal their true character through whom they fear. Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott remain terrified of working families, which is why they find themselves on the same side of the aisle in the gay marriage debate and why they are prepared to trash the...
by John | Dec 15, 2011 | AME media releases, News
As part of the Federal Press Gallery’s Mid-Winter Ball Charity Auction, GetUp and Australian Marriage Equality bid for and won dinner at The Lodge with Julia Gillard – a prize they will give to couples in same-sex relationships, to make the case for marriage equality....
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian commentary
Today’s historic change in the Labor Party’s platform on gay marriage comes despite Julia Gillard’s opposition. Now her challenge as leader is to go on the front foot and ensure that Labor takes ownership of the issue rather than let the Greens run...
by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
THE campaign to legalise gay marriage is set to be put to a vote in Federal Parliament next year. Labor will clear the way for the move at its national conference being held in Sydney. Jubilant Left-wing Labor MPs who have fought for the change said they had secured...
