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  • Time for Abbott to move beyond the straight and narrow Time for Abbott to move beyond the straight and narrow

    Opinion by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young Mr Abbott’s comment that he is “threatened” by homosexuality harks back to a bygone era, when sexual difference was viewed as scary and dangerous. To justify the ... Read more

    Mon March 15th, 2010 - 4 Comments

  • We were wrong We were wrong

    Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says a deal was struck to to force a vote on her same-sex marriage bill, but that it was between Labor and the Coalition and not ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - 26 Comments

  • Greens marriage sell-out Greens marriage sell-out

    Questions have been raised about the Greens’ commitment to the Marriage Equality Bill after it emerged the party brokered a deal with the major parties that limited debate and forced ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - 52 Comments

  • Marriage Bill defeated Marriage Bill defeated

    Openly gay Labor senator Penny Wong was one of 26 senators to miss yesterday’s vote on same-sex marriage in Canberra. With only the Greens in favour, the Marriage Equality (Amendment) Bill ... Read more

    Fri February 26th, 2010 - 25 Comments

  • Marriage Bill debate begins today Marriage Bill debate begins today

    The Greens and Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) have spoken out prior to debate in the Senate on the Marriage Equality (Amendment) Bill. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said she ... Read more

    Thu February 25th, 2010 - 9 Comments

  • Marriage back on the agenda Marriage back on the agenda

    Federal Parliament will debate the Greens Marriage Equality Amendment Bill this week, three months after a Senate committee recommended against it. Opinions in the committee fell along party lines, with Labor ... Read more

    Tue February 23rd, 2010 - 3 Comments

  • Same-sex Marriage inquiry Same-sex Marriage inquiry

    The Rudd Government has announced a Senate Inquiry into same-sex marriage. The inquiry follows the tabling of a private members bill by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young. Hanson-Young introduced the Marriage Equality Amendment ... Read more

    Tue July 7th, 2009 - 24 Comments

  • Push for international relationship recognition Push for international relationship recognition

    The Greens have sought recognition of same-sex rela-tionships registered overseas, a move opposed by Australia's most prominent lesbian Penny Wong. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young last week proposed to the Senate that ... Read more

    Wed November 19th, 2008 - 2 Comments

  • Students take a stand Students take a stand

    Hundreds of students are expected to rally on the steps of Melbourne State Library this Saturday to hand over a 30,000 strong petition demanding equal rights for same-sex couples in ... Read more

    Wed November 19th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Heroes and Villains Heroes and Villains

    Last week, the federal Senate debated the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws -“ General Law Reform) Bill 2008, along with amendments. Below are some of the highlights. The Heroes Shadow ... Read more

    Wed November 19th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Trans day recognised Trans day recognised

    The federal government will for the first time officially recognise the international Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Now in its 10th year, the day has gained recognition following a ... Read more

    Wed November 19th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Greens urge conscience vote on same-sex marriage Greens urge conscience vote on same-sex marriage

    The Greens have asked the Liberal and Labor parties to permit their senators to exercise a conscience vote when a move to allow same-sex marriage comes before the Senate today. Greens ... Read more

    Wed November 12th, 2008 - 10 Comments

  • Private super dodges equality Private super dodges equality

    The major parties voted down a motion calling for the removal of same-sex discrimination in private superannuation funds. While Labor senators were praising their party's equality reform removing discrimination against same-sex ... Read more

    Wed October 22nd, 2008 - 2 Comments

  • Liberals soften on equality Liberals soften on equality

    The federal Opposition has softened its position on the Rudd Government's equality reforms, which now include federal recognition of state and territory registered relationships and same-sex child support. But new Liberal ... Read more

    Thu September 25th, 2008 - 10 Comments

  • Fresh air in the Senate Fresh air in the Senate

    Sarah Hanson-Young entered the Senate chamber for the first time Tuesday seeking a benchmark for same-sex equality and more youth engagement in politics. The self-styled green Green replaces former Democrat senator ... Read more

    Wed August 27th, 2008 - 1 Comment

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