Tag: Eric Abetz
Row over Australian same-sex marriage plebiscite funding heats up
The Australian federal government is expected to reveal details of its same-sex marriage plebiscite this week.
Advocates call for marriage equality free vote as Libs squabble over plebiscite
Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote.
Australia : Fear Of Asian Disdain For Marriage Equality Dismissed As Irrelevant
“Australians will not be guided by what some Chinese or Burmese official thinks is ‘decadent’.” – Rodney Croome.
Abetz Should Respect Strong Support For Marriage Equality Among Hobart Residents
Marriage equality advocates have responded to Senator Eric Abetz’ criticism of a Hobart City Council motion in support of marriage equality by asking him to show respect for how strongly the issue is supported by Hobart residents.
Abbott Urged To Play Fair, Not Foul On Marriage Equality Bill
Marriage equality advocates have cried foul over Tony Abbott’s claim that the cross-party marriage equality bill may not come to a vote any time soon because it is a private members’ bill.
Australian advocates hit back at Critics of Cross-Party Marriage Equality Bill
Marriage equality advocates have hit back at critics of the cross-party bill unveiled yesterday.