An Australian billionaire trying to create a new party says his party would allow an open vote for MPs in the party on the marriage equality bill. Gay Star News reports:
A controversial Australian billionaire who has founded his own political party to fight over the conservative vote has said his MPs will be allowed to vote with their consciences on social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion. Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer made the announcement yesterday. ‘The Palmer United Party believes issues such as same-sex marriage, the abortion debate and euthanasia should all come down to the candidates’ individual position on the issue,’ Palmer said.
Will this put pressure on the Liberal Party to allow a conscience vote on the bill?
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