Controversial amendments to marriage bill set to be defeated in final debate
The bill is expected to pass unchanged this week, making marriage equality a reality.
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Marriage equality plebiscite bill passes House of Representatives
THE Turnbull Government’s bill for a plebiscite on marriage equality has passed the House of Represenatives with a vote of 76 to 67. The bill …
Crossbench wants to work with Labor to block plebiscite
Two separate marriage equality bills will be introduced today: one from Labor and one co-sponsored by Greens MP Adam Bandt, and independents Andrew Wilkie and Cathy McGowan.
Labor, cross-benchers to introduce marriage equality Bill
The private member’s bill could shut down the plebiscite all together
Parents of trans kids take their fight straight to Canberra
Parents of trans children take their message for urgent law reform to Canberra.
Marriage equality bill introduced to Parliament as Prime Minister prevaricates on “people’s vote”
Leichhardt federal Liberal-National MP Warren Entsch’s bill makes it to the floor of the house but unlikely to get much further with conscience vote blocked by Coalition.
Chances of plebiscite increase after Coalition rejects free vote on marriage equality
The backlash on the Abbott Government for the failure to adopt a conscience vote on marriage equality continues.
Coalition rejects a free vote on marriage equality after six hours of debate
AFTER almost six hours of debate, the Coalition’s party room meeting this evening has reportedly failed to adopt a free vote on future marriage equality legislation …
Marriage equality advocates cautiously welcome breakthrough prior to Coalition party room meeting
MARRIAGE equality advocates have cautiously welcomed a breakthrough in Canberra today after a Liberal party room meeting reportedly saw the issue of a conscience vote raised, …
Marriage equality advocates prepare for big week in Canberra after a busy weekend
Canberra Airport lit up in rainbow colours, greeting politicians after a busy weekend that saw thousands attend nationwide rallies calling for the legislation of gay marriage.