Media
17 Nov We have the will, now for a way forward on same-sex bill
Mark Fowler -- The Australian -- 17 November 2017 The will of the Australian people on the question of marriage is clear. The question now for our legislators is this — what are the means by which it will be effected? The starting place is the Dean...
16 Nov The people have spoken, so now give freedom a fair go
Jennifer Oriel -- The Australian -- 16 November 2017 James Paterson’s bill on same-sex marriage deserves a more considered response by the Prime Minister, the Coalition partyroom and the Senate. It provides a comprehensive approach to same-sex marriage legislation that balances freedom and equality by appeal...
16 Nov Malcolm Turnbull can’t ignore Coalition supporters who voted no
Greg Sheridan -- The Australian -- 16 November 2017 The resounding Yes vote for same- sex marriage completely vindicates the Abbott and Turnbull governments’ decision to put the matter to a popular vote. There was no homophobic hatred from the official No campaign and no anti-Christian hatred...
15 Nov Forget hurt feelings, free speech is a birthright
Janet Albrechtsen -- The Australian --15 November 2017 The case for same-sex marriage in Australia and the protection of religious freedom could have happened hand-in-hand. It could have been dealt with in an honest and simple way. This is how a proposal for same-sex marriage should have...
15 Nov Paterson’s bill a sensible protection for parental rights
Miranda Devine -- Daily Telegraph -- 15 November 2017 WENDY Harmer and Adam Gartrell pulled out their gay marriage crystal ball on ABC radio Monday to declare “It’s clear we’re going to get a yes vote on Wednesday — it’s just a matter of how big.” Hubris...
15 Nov A SSM win is not winner-takes-all
James Paterson -- Australian Financial Review -- 15 November, 2017 Today at 10am, I will be glued to the TV, eagerly awaiting the outcome of the same-sex marriage postal survey. I voted "Yes", and have argued for many years that gay couples should have the freedom to...
14 Nov Senator Paterson on 4BC Brisbane Live with Ben Davis
Senator Paterson on 4BC Brisbane Live with Ben Davis to discuss his same-sex marriage bill which includes rigorous protections for religious liberty, parental rights and freedom of speech....