by Jen | Apr 5, 2013 | Australian news, News
A SURVEY of The Standard’s readers has found a majority support gay marriage, in line with national and international surveys. The online poll was intended to gauge the views of south-west residents in response to Premier and South West Coast member Denis Napthine’s...
by Jen | Apr 2, 2013 | Australian news, News
Australian Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is standing firm against giving same-sex couples the right to marry in Australia despite his daughters’ views on the issue A day after his daughters publicly announced their support for same-sex marriage, Australian Opposition...
by Jen | Apr 2, 2013 | Australian news, News
ON A MISSION: Showing their support for gay marriage by doing a flyer drop along the Coast are Nick Outterside, Annie Whitehead, Beth Brownrigg, Amy Barwick, Julia Haywood, Jasmine Gaul, Paul Haywood, Andrew Bramich and David Livingstone. Picture: Kate Prestt. TEN...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 2, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News, Where do the parties stand
A FEDERAL Labor backbencher has accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of “trotting out his daughters’ views” in support of gay marriage to counterbalance his own opposition to marriage equality. Frances and Bridget Abbott have told News Limited they...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 1, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Liberal Party, News, Where do the parties stand
TONY Abbott is standing firm in his opposition to gay marriage despite his two youngest daughters urging for the practice to be legalised. Mr Abbott last night said he would not allow a conscience vote on gay marriage while ever the official party position was against...
by Jay | Apr 1, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, Liberal Party, News, Politicians, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality
In light of Tony Abbott’s two daughters and sister coming out in support of marriage equality, Rodney Croome talks to ABC News about the importance of marriage equality and how either party leader could benefit by being the first to support. Author: ABC News...
