A Breakthrough For Marriage Equality?

by | Aug 15, 2013 | Australian commentary, Australian news, Labor Party, News, Our Say, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, Politicians, Supporters of Equality, Where do the parties stand, Who supports equality

Kevin Rudd says he’s ready to move on marriage equality. The new sense of urgency is welcome – and it’s a shift that makes good political sense for Labor, writes Rodney Croome Kevin Rudd’s commitment to introduce marriage equality in his first hundred days...

Wong: ‘I Don’t Support A Same Sex Marriage Referendum’

by | 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...
Marriage Equality Push Finds Support From ACT Government

Marriage Equality Push Finds Support From ACT Government

by | 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...