by Jen | Jan 2, 2014 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage proponents can count on another vote in the Federal Parliament no matter which of the major party candidates is elected in the Griffith by-election. Read more (Source brisbanetimes.com.au)
by Jen | Dec 23, 2013 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage advocates have drawn up a hit list of about 70 federal politicians, including Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Treasurer Joe Hockey, who they think could be persuaded to change their position on marriage equality in the new year. Read more (Source:...
by Jen | Dec 18, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Australian same-sex couples had their marriages declared void this week by the country’s High Court. So, what’s next for marriage equality rights in Australia? Around 27 same-sex couples have married since the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) put into force its...
by Jen | Dec 18, 2013 | Australian news, News
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has backed Cabinet colleague Malcolm Turnbull in an internal Liberal Party dispute over same-sex marriage. Senator Cory Bernardi yesterday called on the Communications Minister to stop advocating his personal view in support of same-sex...
by Jen | Dec 17, 2013 | Australian news, News
Tony Abbott has publicly endorsed Malcolm Turnbull’s right to speak out in favour of same-sex marriage without risking his cabinet post, after hard-right Senator Cory Bernardi demanded he be sacked. Senator Bernardi says the Coalition has a longstanding position...
