by Jen | Jul 21, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Liberal MP Warren Entsch says he will use Lachlan Beaton’s story of coming out as gay to persuade his colleagues of the need to support change.
by Jen | Jul 6, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Labor Party members will push for a binding vote on same-sex marriage at their national conference. The party’s current position is to allow a conscience vote out of respect for the religious views of members.
by Jen | Jul 4, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, World news
There is resistance to change in Australia from marriage equality opponent Prime Minister Tony Abbott, pictured right with Liberal MP Warren Entsch. Picture: Marc McCormack
by Jen | Jul 2, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have hit back at critics of the cross-party bill unveiled yesterday. Government whip, Andrew Nicolic, has said there are higher priorities including the economy and Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has labeled it an ambush, and Senator...
by Jen | Jul 1, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
A cross-party same sex marriage bill will be introduced when federal parliament resumes on August 11, in a move that could bring the marriage equality debate in Australia to a head.