by Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian Greens, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt has accused Labor of being “divided” on gay marriage, as his party and the ALP fight for progressive voters on the signature issue in his marginal seat of Melbourne. Kevin Rudd’s pledge to deliver marriage equality in...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Politicians, Uncategorized, Who supports equality
In response to Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, calling same-sex marriage a “fashion of the moment” and a “radical change”, marriage equality advocates say there is nothing trendy or radical about love, commitment, family and fairness....
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 14, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Swinging voters’ attitudes to gay marriage have shifted over the past two years, with the proportion “more likely” to support a pro gay marriage party or candidate up from 4 per cent to 20 per cent. The proportion “less likely” went down...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Religious leaders, Supporters of Equality, Uncategorized, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Labor Senator Penny Wong has told Insight that she does not want a plebiscite or a referendum on same sex marriage. She believes the public discourse on same sex marriage lacks compassion and respect, and a referendum would likely fail. “I had to sit in the...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
Canberra is being promoted as Australia’s ‘‘city of love’’ as the territory’s Labor Party unites to support Kevin Rudd’s new push on same-sex marriage. The ALP rallied its supporters in Canberra on Tuesday to step up the campaign following the Prime Minister’s promise...
by Alex Greenwich | Aug 13, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Your say
My appearance with my partner Nam on last night’s SBS Insight episode about marriage equality was one of the most intense experiences of my life. To speak so publicly about something so personal was harder than I had envisaged. I thought I was strong enough to...
