Gillard’s Gay Marriage Vote Plan Wins Over Australian Party
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s ruling Labor party supported her plan to allow lawmakers to vote personally on whether to support gay marriage, securing a political victory after months of slumping ratings.
Delegates attending the party’s conference in Sydney today backed the proposal by Gillard, who opposes same-sex marriage, to hold a conscience vote. In a separate vote, the Labor party approved changing its official policy to support gay marriage.