*puts political hat on*

There has been quite a bit of discussion on my flist about the whole gay marriages debate vis-à-vis the Howard Government, and the position Labor has taken on the issue. Inspired by vassilissa's post here, I wrote to both Senator Marise Payne (Lib party, against the act) and Nicola Roxon (MP, Labor, for the act). This is the message I got back from the office of MP Roxon:

( Media Release )

Basically, although Labor is being a bit conservative by supporting the act, it is at least attempting to reduce its discriminatory effects by proposing more rights &c for gay and lesbian couples and saying that G&L couples can be recognised as de factos. I'm also pleased that they aren't supporting Howard's move to try and block G&L couples from adopting.