by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | Australian news, News
Right-wing Labor powerbroker Mark Arbib says he disagrees with Julia Gillard that the ALP party platform should stay opposed to gay marriage. The right of the party is split on whether the party platform should also be changed. Ms Gillard has stated today that while...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates are disappointed Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has today affirmed her opposition to same-sex marriage and has tried to pre-empt the outcome of Labor’s National Conference by calling for a conscience vote. The Prime Minister’s...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | Australian commentary
Robust debate on uranium and gay marriage is what the Labor conference needs. Labor meets next month in Sydney. As Australia’s oldest and largest political party, we must take our opportunity to speak to the country, to be clear about Labor’s vision for...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | Australian commentary
Julia Gillard will back a conscience vote for Labor MPs on gay marriage, as the Age/Nielsen poll shows a growing majority of Australians favour legalising marriage equality. But in a stand that will deeply disappoint those arguing for change, the Prime Minister also...
by Alex Greenwich | Nov 15, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the most recent AGE/Nielsen Poll that shows support for marriage equality is on the rise especially amongst Labor voters. The Poll comes as the Prime Minister has re-affirmed her opposition to marriage equality and pre-empted...