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 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.
by Jen | May 20, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Former deputy prime minister Wayne Swan has switched his position on same-sex marriage, conceding he was “wrong” to oppose it, as new figures put Federal Parliament less than a handful of votes away from backing the landmark reform.
by Jen | Mar 24, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Pressure is mounting on the Liberal Party to allow a free vote on same-sex marriage, with libertarian senator David Leyonhjelm saying it was time for government MPs to discuss the matter.
by Jen | Mar 13, 2015 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
The majority of New South Wales voters support same-sex marriage but are divided along party and geographical lines, according to the ABC’s Vote Compass survey.
