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EddyTheDog · 07-18-2013, 01:27 AM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-1...ge-law/4827308

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Britain has officially legalised gay marriage after Queen Elizabeth II gave her royal assent to a bill approved by both houses of parliament, paving the way for the first same-sex weddings to take place next year.

Arnox · 07-18-2013, 01:31 AM

Good.

It's a long time coming for the 21st century.

Fingers crossed Australia takes gay marriage to the election in a few months. It's important for things like this to be real issues instead of sideline concepts and ideas.

I want my gays married, my energy renewable and my Internet fast.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 07-18-2013, 01:38 AM

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Bourke · 07-18-2013, 01:49 AM

Arnox- It is looking like Rudd's Labor is gearing up to make the youth vote a core part of their campaign, Rudd has already announced his personal support and called on Abbott to at least allow a conscience vote. Given current numbers a conscience vote would pass legalising gay marriage. Currently the ASP membership is sitting between the Nationals and One Nation, and given we missed out on a seat at the last election by such a small margin, the larger parties will be wanting to court ASP preferences. Gay marriage stance will be a high priority when considering where preferences should go.

AdultKing · 07-18-2013, 05:21 AM

Actually current numbers would see a defeat if both sides had a conscience vote, the ALP already had a conscience vote the last time it was put to Parliament.

A new Parliament may shift things somewhat, however if Parliament were recalled today and a conscience vote held then on current numbers it would be narrowly defeated.

Sarah_Jayne · 07-18-2013, 08:33 AM

What was most disappointing in the whole process were the views of so many of the prominent Lib Dem MPs.

EddyTheDog · 07-19-2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_Jayne

What was most disappointing in the whole process were the views of so many of the prominent Lib Dem MPs.

Indeed - There are a few people who have been bumped off my Christmas card list...

Bourke · 07-19-2013, 03:00 AM

AdultKing- Source? Cos that isn't what I've seen.

EddyTheDog · 07-19-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bourke

AdultKing- Source? Cos that isn't what I've seen.

I have spent a lot of time in Australia and I have found that it seems to be swinging further to the right every year...

I wouldn't be surprised if AK is correct....

rogueteens · 07-19-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_Jayne

What was most disappointing in the whole process were the views of so many of the prominent Lib Dem MPs.

That's a disappointment? the Lib Dems are a joke, they are a spent force with not idea of what the people want - remember, this is the party that wants to give all illegal immigrants an amnesty. An idea that popular only amongst the enrichers.

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Bourke Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 529	Arnox- It is looking like Rudd's Labor is gearing up to make the youth vote a core part of their campaign, Rudd has already announced his personal support and called on Abbott to at least allow a conscience vote. Given current numbers a conscience vote would pass legalising gay marriage. Currently the ASP membership is sitting between the Nationals and One Nation, and given we missed out on a seat at the last election by such a small margin, the larger parties will be wanting to court ASP preferences. Gay marriage stance will be a high priority when considering where preferences should go.

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AdultKing Raise Your Weapon Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Outback Australia Posts: 15,601	Actually current numbers would see a defeat if both sides had a conscience vote, the ALP already had a conscience vote the last time it was put to Parliament. A new Parliament may shift things somewhat, however if Parliament were recalled today and a conscience vote held then on current numbers it would be narrowly defeated.

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