by John | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian news, News
National youth mental health foundation Headspace has released submissions to their campaign to give young people a voice about marriage equality. In October, the organisation asked young people to send in their stories, experiences, reflections and views on same-sex...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 30, 2011 | Australian commentary
Many politicians appreciate the freedom for debate and personal reflection that comes with conscience votes, but this is exactly why they are so dangerous. For conscience votes have the potential to undermine one of the defining principles of secular liberal...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The dominant Victorian arm of the National Union of Workers has formally resolved to back progressive ALP delegates in their conference fight with Julia Gillard over gay marriage, drawing the Left to within striking distance of slapping down the prime minister’s...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
Labor Left powerbroker Anthony Albanese has backed the ALP changing its platform at national conference to support same-sex marriage, accusing his opponents of hypocrisy. In a sign of the Left’s growing confidence, Mr Albanese said delegates should be allowed a...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 29, 2011 | Australian news, News
One of Julia Gillard’s closest confidants, Home Affairs Minister Brendan O’Connor, wants Labor to change its platform on same-sex marriage. Mr O’Connor said yesterday there should be a “full debate” on the issue when it was raised at the...
