Failed marriage vote ‘disappointing but encouraging’
In the aftermath of yesterday’s failed vote on same-sex marriage in the New South Wales parliament, the bill’s supporters are looking at ways forward on …
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Marriage vote narrowly fails in New South Wales
New South Wales parliament’s upper house has voted down the same-sex marriage bill, with the final result at 21 votes to 19. Emotions ran high …
Expert legal opinion declares Tasmanian same-sex marriage bill valid
A leading constitutional law expert has found the Tasmanian Same-Sex Marriage Bill is constitutionally valid, potentially paving the way for state-based marriage legislation in Australia. …
ABC weighs in on ACT marriage bill challenge
ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell (pictured) has announced the debate on the territory’s marriage equality bill will take place next Tuesday, even as the ABC’s Fact …