by John | Oct 17, 2012 | Australian news, News
TASMANIA is getting no hints from federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon as its upper house considers an investigation into whether a state-based same-sex marriage law would be constitutional. Most of the Legislative Council members (MLCs) who voted against...
by John | Oct 17, 2012 | Australian commentary
We may never know how many Tasmanian politicians voted against same-sex marriage because they agree with the member for Apsley that ‘most Tasmanians are against it’. But the logic is worrying; governments need to act with prudence and discretion when...
by John | Oct 16, 2012 | Australian news, News
AN Upper House supporter of same-sex marriage has urged supporters of the Bill to move on. Rumney MLC Tony Mulder, who voted for proposed same-sex marriage legislation last month, has urged supporters to take their fight to other states. His calls come as Upper House...
by John | Oct 16, 2012 | Australian news, News
The fallout from Tasmania’s failed gay marriage legislation has turned nasty, with claims of deaths threats against a gay activist and a cyber campaign against some MP’s. Last month’s parliamentary debate on the marriage equality bill was charged...
by John | Oct 13, 2012 | Australian commentary
After national and state governments rejected same-sex marriage bills last month, Gay Star News asks Australian Marriage Equality what’s next Last month same-sex marriage legislation was rejected by the two houses of the Australian federal parliament and in the state...
