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Is Peter Abetz focused on federal issues rather than state politics?

Marriage equality organisation just.equal say voters in Southern River would probably be surprised to find out that their local member is spending his time campaigning against marriage equality during the state election. Peter Abetz, the incumbent Liberal MP for Southern River is a vocal campaigner against marriage equality. The MP has often spoken out about […]

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Rugby club founder and HIV advocate among Australia Day honourees

Rugby club founder and HIV advocate among Australia Day honourees

Andrew Purchas (pictured, third from left), the founder of Sydney’s gay rugby club The Convicts, is among those named in today’s Australia Day honours. Purchas was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the general division. The award recognises his service to rugby union and the social inclusion of LGBTI people. Purchas told the ABC that […]

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