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...