Saturday, October 23, 2010
I'm John Brumby and I've just found out that gays are allowed to vote. Trust me!
Labor’s bold play to win ‘pink vote’
Farrah Tomazin
October 23, 2010
LAWS against homophobia will be strengthened and the rights of same same-sex couples to adopt children will be reconsidered if Labor wins next month’s state election.
What are the odds that, after the election, the master of setting up dodgy inquiries and community consultation, Justin Madden will in charge of this process?
In a pitch for the ‘’pink vote’’, Premier John Brumby has also promised to give the gay community a greater say (See again the above mention of Justin Madden.) in shaping government policy, improve the rights of couples to have overseas or interstate marriages recognised in Victoria, and provide more funding to stamp out homophobia in schools.
Advocacy groups yesterday described the policy as the most comprehensive gay reform package Labor has taken to a state election.
But Mr Brumby has stopped short of reversing his long-standing opposition to same-sex marriage, despite pressure from within his party and the fact it is a key issue for many voters, particularly in the inner city where the government is under threat from the Greens.
With just over five weeks before the poll, the government will today move to reassert its social justice credentials with a $2.5 million plan
Suddenly, five weeks before the poll, Brumbles throws $2.5 million at social justice issues. *THINKS* How much did this government pay for Tiger Woods to play in the Oz open? (Oh, only $1.5 million.) *THINKS* How much do Brumbles mob pour into Bernie Ecclestone's deep Grand Prix pockets? (Any advance on $50 million?) That just about says it all.
If the gay community swallows this crock and expects a return for their votes after the election there will be many tears before bedtime.
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