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"Oh, Howard, don't be ridiculous. Of course not!"
By Matt Akersten 14th Jun, 2013
"That's absurd," was Prime Minister Julia Gillard's response when controversial Perth radio host Howard Sattler pressed her on speculation that her long-term partner Tim was gay.
Bloodied face is London's shame
By Matt Akersten 22nd May, 2013
"This makes me SO ANGRY. This is a FRIEND of mine who was BRUTALLY BEATEN in a homophobic attack. WHEN WILL THIS STOP?"
PM endorses gay rugby world cup bid
By Matt Akersten 11th Sep, 2012
The Sydney Convicts' gay and inclusive rugby team has now won high-level support for its bid to host the Bingham World Cup here in 2014.
Gillard cancels on Christian Lobby
By Matt Akersten 6th Sep, 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has now pulled out of a keynote speaking appointment with the Australian Christian Lobby, following its leader Jim Wallace's widely-condemned statement yesterday unfavourably comparing the health of gay people to smokers.
Join us at Mardi Gras, Julia!
By Matt Akersten 16th Aug, 2012
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras chairperson Pete Urmson says it's about time our Prime Minister came to join us at Australia's best-known annual gay celebration.
Christian Lobby plans cozy night with Gillard
By Matt Akersten 14th Aug, 2012
The Australian Christian Lobby has scored itself a very influential keynote speaker for its nation conference – the Christians' Atheist old mate, Prime Minister Julia Gillard!
We're hanging out with the PM
By Matt Akersten 15th Jul, 2012
Australians keen for marriage equality are glad a question about same-sex marriage is in the top three questions submitted for Prime Minister Julia Gillard to answer in a unique live chat on Google+ next weekend.
WATCH: Proud dad challenges Gillard
By Matt Akersten 12th Jun, 2012
This is the moment Vietnam veteran and proud father to a gay son Geoff Thomas addressed Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the hot topic she'd rather went away.
Marriage equality 'inevitable' – Gillard
By Matt Akersten 22nd Feb, 2012
Our picture shows Prime Minister Julia Gillard meeting last night with three same-sex couples, who chatted to her about marriage equality – and she made an extraordinary admission.
Finally – dinner with Julia!
By Matt Akersten 15th Dec, 2011
At long last, a date has been set for same-sex couples to dine with the Prime Minister at the Lodge.
Saturday's the big day for marriage movement
By Matt Akersten 29th Nov, 2011
It'll be decision time for gay marriage this Saturday. Labor's Annual Conference takes place in Sydney, and there's two ways you can act to influence the result.
WATCH: Kylie's ARIA Hall of Fame moment
By Matt Akersten 28th Nov, 2011
One of Australia's biggest international superstars is now an ARIA Hall of Famer.
No deal! Gillard's marriage stance disappoints
By Matt Akersten 16th Nov, 2011
Whatever side of the debate you're on and whichever political party you support, it seems no-one's happy about Julia Gillard's gay marriage conscience vote proposal.
Gillard would bend to party's will
By Matt Akersten 16th Sep, 2011
Across Australia, the Labor Party's state leaders support gay marriage law reform, so Prime Minister Julia Gillard's announcement today that the party's upcoming Annual Conference will be democratic and involve policy-changing discussion is a welcome one.
"Julia's no homophobe, but..."
By Matt Akersten 5th Sep, 2011
After meeting our Prime Minister in Parliament, a marriage equality lobbyist says he's certain Julia Gillard values same-sex couples despite her vocal opposition to gay marriage rights.
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