by John | Dec 3, 2011 | Australian news, News
Thousands of gay-rights advocates have marched through Sydney, and some are angry Prime Minister Julia Gillard plans to give federal MPs a conscience vote on any legislation to allow same-sex marriage. The Australian Labor Party on Saturday voted at its national...
by John | Sep 28, 2011 | Australian news, News
More than 100 protesters are targeting a Melbourne function attended by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, condemning the government’s stance on same-sex marriage and asylum seekers. Carl Katter, the gay half-brother of federal independent MP Bob Katter, has...
by John | Sep 14, 2011 | Australian commentary
James Newburrie is an openly gay IT security specialist who lives in Mount Isa. He organised Sunday’s gay rights rally outside Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter’s electorate office on Sunday. I know that I will never change Mr Katter’s mind. So you may...
by John | Sep 3, 2011 | Australian commentary
I was firmly in the “gay marriage” camp (forgive the pun) until Jim Wallace convinced me. During a discussion with Dr Kerryn Phelps on Channel 7’s Sunrise program, Wallace said, “I find it absolutely amazing that at a time in our history when we’re jumping through...
by John | Sep 1, 2011 | Australian news, News
Equal Love Press Release 31.08.11 For Immediate Release GAY RALLY OUTSIDE BOB KATTER’S OFFICE Openly gay Mount Isa resident James Newburrie will be holding the first Equal Love Rally opposite Mr. Katter’s office Sunday week (details below). “While it is unlikely...