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Labor officially decides to vote against same-sex marriage plebiscite

The prospects of achieving marriage equality in Australia in the near future have been dealt a severe blow. The Labor Party has officially decided to vote against the controversial plebiscite which could allow same-sex marriage. But the Government still has hopes for its controversial public vote, even though it faces certain defeat. Myles Morgan reports.

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Labor officially decides to vote against same-sex marriage plebiscite

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