Tag: Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott headbutted by ‘vote yes’ campaigner
Tony Abbott has been left with a “slightly swollen lip” on Thursday, after being headbutted by a campaigner for same-sex marriage in Hobart.
Christian school told gay man his daughter, couldn’t talk about her parents because they didn’t want her to ‘promote’ homosexuality
A Mandurah private school, which receives millions of dollars every year in taxpayer funding, has told the father of a seven-year-old girl she would not have been welcome had it known her parents were gay.
Australian Leadership Ousts Prime Minister Who Stood in the Way of Marriage Equality
Yesterday, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who last month refused to allow a vote for marriage equality in the Parliament, was ousted from his position and replaced by Malcolm Turnbull through a leadership ballot. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, praised the news and urged the new Prime Minister to take action by allowing a vote on national marriage equality legislation.
Julia Gillard Change Of Heart On Marriage Equality Welcomed
Advocates have welcomed Julia Gillard’s decision to support marriage equality saying it shows public figures can change their mind on the issue. They have also condemned Tony Abbott’s for keeping alive the possibility of a referendum.
Australia : Advocates Welcome Report Marriage Equality Referendum Off The Table
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a report that Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has dropped plans for a referendum on the issue.
Australia : Advocates Say Cross-Party Model For Plebiscite At Next Election Is Best Option For Public Vote
Marriage equality advocates say if there has to be a plebiscite on marriage equality the Senate cross-party proposal yesterday is the best option.