Australia's Finance Minister Penny Wong Tuesday announced her female partner was expecting their first child, sparking renewed debate on the country's ban on gay marriage. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she was pleased with the news but remained steadfast in her opposition to gay marriage. Gay marriage is banned under Australian law and opposed by both major political parties despite polls showing widespread public support for a change to laws to give same-sex couples the right to wed.
Τετάρτη 31 Αυγούστου 2011
Gay Marriage
Australia's Finance Minister Penny Wong Tuesday announced her female partner was expecting their first child, sparking renewed debate on the country's ban on gay marriage. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she was pleased with the news but remained steadfast in her opposition to gay marriage. Gay marriage is banned under Australian law and opposed by both major political parties despite polls showing widespread public support for a change to laws to give same-sex couples the right to wed.
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