Why Australia's Left-Wing Party Blocked Nationwide Vote on Same-Sex Marriage (Video)

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Why Australia's Left-Wing Party Blocked Nationwide Vote on Same-Sex Marriage
"Why should gay Australians be submitted to any other lawmaking process than any other Australians?" asked Bill Shorten, a straight ally member of Parliament who opposes a referedum.
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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"Why should gay Australians be submitted to any other lawmaking process than any other Australians?" asked Bill Shorten, a straight ally member of Parliament who opposes a referedum.

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