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Push for unified Labor vote on same sex marriage

The Labor Party is gearing up for a battle over gay marriage at its upcoming national conference in July.

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Push for unified Labor vote on same sex marriage

The Labor Party is gearing up for a battle over gay marriage at its upcoming national conference in July.

 

Acting Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek is pushing for the party to dump a conscience vote on the issue in favour of a binding vote - a move that could lead to some MPs crossing the floor.

 

Justin Koonin is the Convenor of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby.

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He spoke to Peggy Giakoumelos about what the push by Tanya Plibersek could mean.

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