Premium Content:

Prime Minister open to negotiation on plebiscite bill

malcolm-turnbull-001Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has acknowledged that the government may have to negotiate with other parties to pass the proposed plebiscite bill.

Speaking with 3AW Radio, Mr Turnbull was questioned about the Coalition’s plan to proceed with plebiscite legislation and changes to superannuation.

- Advertisement -

“We may have to negotiate on all of these matters,” the PM said.

“You cannot expect to get legislation through the Senate on a take it or leave it basis.”

Earlier this week Mr Turnbull seemed less likely to make amendments to the proposed legislation, saying that the plebiscite was the only option on offer to move forward with marriage equality.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is expected to recommend to his party that they vote against the plebiscite bill in its current state.

OIP Staff


Sources

Latest

New trailer gives us insight into the conclusion of ‘Downton Abbey’

It looks like its going to be an emotional send off to the much loved characters.

Two teenagers shot outside Stonewall Inn following New York’s Pride celebrations

Police say its too early to tell if the shooting was a hate crime.

Boy George declares ‘The World is Cool’

Boy George is keeping his album off streaming services, you have to buy a physical copy.

On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

Newsletter

Don't miss

New trailer gives us insight into the conclusion of ‘Downton Abbey’

It looks like its going to be an emotional send off to the much loved characters.

Two teenagers shot outside Stonewall Inn following New York’s Pride celebrations

Police say its too early to tell if the shooting was a hate crime.

Boy George declares ‘The World is Cool’

Boy George is keeping his album off streaming services, you have to buy a physical copy.

On This Gay Day | Activist Sylvia Rivera was born in 1951

Sylvia Rivera was a pioneering transgender activist and a prominent figure in the global LGBTIQ+ rights movement.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies aged 90

The preachers is remembered for a series of scandals with sex workers in the late 1980s.

New trailer gives us insight into the conclusion of ‘Downton Abbey’

It looks like its going to be an emotional send off to the much loved characters.

Two teenagers shot outside Stonewall Inn following New York’s Pride celebrations

Police say its too early to tell if the shooting was a hate crime.

Boy George declares ‘The World is Cool’

Boy George is keeping his album off streaming services, you have to buy a physical copy.