Liveblog – the marriage equality debate.
Morning, folks. Kicking off the #marriageequality debate soon, though a conscience vote looks to be a foregone conclusion. #alpnc 8.45am And, we’re off. First up, delegates will pass a motion...
View ArticleMarriage equality bills to hit Parliament today
Today ALP backbencher Stephen Jones will introduce a bill into the House of Representatives calling for marriage equality. Greens MP Adam Bandt and Independent Andrew Wilkie will introduce a similar...
View ArticleWho are ‘Doctors for the Family’?
Mother’s Day. It’s one of those terribly sentimental holidays where media gush about the importance of giving Mum a day off, department stores hold sales where everything is pink (right down to a cute...
View ArticleMore on Doctors for the Family and their ‘evidence’
Last night I revealed that ‘Doctors for the Family’ were not simply an organisation of health professionals with valid health concerns about same-sex marriage, but rather a religious lobby group who...
View ArticleBoycott Gloria, but put the pressure on Julia
There’s a lot of noise going around the web about Gloria Jeans, the coffee franchise that recently donated $30,000 to the notoriously homophobic Australian Christian Lobby. Remember the ACL? Sure you...
View ArticleQueensland’s sinister civil union changes
At a time when there are bills before the Parliament calling for marriage equality, you’d expect a fair amount of opposition to rear its head. For reasons that surpass understanding, it seems that a...
View ArticleShame, Australia – no recognition for same-sex marriage
The Senate just voted against an amendment recognising same-sex marriages performed overseas, in countries far more enlightened than ours. The vote was 28-44. Overwhelming. And one of the most...
View ArticleLeaders’ Debate 11/8/13 – style, not substance?
Last night’s Leaders’ Debate should have been an opportunity to hear the candidates being closely questioned. It should have been a chance to have policies put up directly against each other. It should...
View ArticleRudd’s marriage equality line in the sand
Kevin Rudd’s appearance on the ABC’s QandA program was always going to be a drawcard. Whether you were looking to see him roundly criticised for everything from challenging for the leadership to the...
View ArticleACT’s marriage bill is only the beginning
The ACT passed its same-sex marriage bill today. Congratulations, and it’s about time. Picture via Sky News Australia It’s not the bill they wanted. It isn’t comprehensive. It won’t allow trans or...
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