by John | Jul 24, 2012 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
IN the electoral killing fields of Sydney, where Labor MPs stand on same-sex marriage depends on where they sit. Labor advocates of same-sex marriage point to opinion polls that show most Australians support it and, in the trendy inner-city seats of Grayndler, held by...
by John | Jun 21, 2012 | Australian news, News
Leader of the House Anthony Albanese has quashed an attempt by the NSW right to get a vote on gay marriage next week, by indicating he intends to speak. Labor backbencher John Murphy yesterday called for a vote before Parliament rises for the winter break next week....
by John | Jun 20, 2012 | Australian news, News
JULIA Gillard’s chief parliamentary tactician Anthony Albanese has slapped down a bid for swift consideration of a bill to allow gay marriage. The Leader of the House told the Australian Online today that the vote was months away, not weeks. Continue...
by John | Jun 10, 2012 | Australian news, News
FEDERAL MPs advocating same-sex marriage have received a barrage of hate mail, including accusations they are supporting sexual dysfunction and taking away free speech. Several MPs from all sides of politics, including senior ministers Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese,...
by John | Mar 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
Some wore sparkly costumes, some wore uniforms and others wore pretty much nothing at all, but all those who took part in this year’s gay and lesbian Mardi Gras were united by one message – equality. Organisers say more than 9,000 people marched in this...
