Wayne Swan ignores Springsteen on gay marriage

Marriage equality advocates have called out Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, for declaring that Bruce Springsteen is his political inspiration, saying that the US rockstar is a strong advocate for marriage equality while the Treasurer is against it. In 2009 Springsteen...

Not all in favour of MP’s no vote

FOR the Thomas family of Abbotsbury, Chris Bowen is not just a familiar face. In fact, they share a bit of history. Back in the days, Geoff Thomas’ two children, Nathan Thomas and Melanie Thomas-O’Keeffe, grew up with the Minister for Immigration and...

Cheeseman backs gay marriage

A WAVE of local support for marriage equality has led Corangamite MP Darren Cheeseman to formally announce his support for gay marriage in Australia. Mr Cheeseman said many locals had approached him to share their views, personal stories and pleas for equal rights. Mr...

MP not impressed by gay-fear mail

A Member of Parliament in Sydney’s west has indicated he’ll vote against marriage equality – but even so, he recognises and blasts homophobic rants when he sees them. In the outer Sydney suburb of Chifley, home to the suburbs of Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Rooty Hill and...

MP squirms out of gay marriage question

Liberal MP John Alexander has admitted to squirming his way out of a question on live television as to whether he personally supports gay marriage. Mr Alexander was a guest on ABC TV’s Q&A program on Monday night when the issue of gay marriage was discussed....