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Trent Zimmerman: “too many people are prepared to peddle prejudice”

New Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman has used his maiden speech to back marriage equality. Mr Zimmerman was elected to federal parliament in a by-election caused by the resignation of former treasurer Joe Hockey. Mr Zimmerman is the first openly gay member of the Liberal party in the lower house. Delivering his maiden speech on Wednesday […]

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Will Trent Zimmerman be the first openly gay man in the lower house?

The Liberal party is set to announce that Trent Zimmerman will be their candidate for the upcoming by-election in North Sydney. Mr Zimmerman won pre-selection for the seat in a vote on Monday night, his candidacy is expected to be endorsed by the party. If successful Mr Zimmerman will become the first openly gay person […]

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