ALP platform changes to support gay marriage

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LABOR has amended its official policy platform to advocate same-sex marriage, but the party's MPs will be allowed a conscience vote on the issue in the nation's parliaments.

The historic policy shift, endorded by the ALP national conference today, followed impassioned pleas from gay marriage supporters for the party to deliver dignity to same-sex couples.

But Labor's religious right warned the Gillard would be be removed from office if the party recognised gay marriage.

The change came amid a last-minute challenge to the Prime Minister's authority, when same-sex marriage supporters demanded an official vote on her motion for Labor MPs to have a conscience vote on the issue.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/in-depth/alp-platform-changes-to-support-gay-marriage/story-fnba0rxe-1226212916021

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