Penny Wong Lesbian Australian Federal cabinet minister Penny Wong has conceded it will be very difficult for same-sex marriage bills clear parliament while coalition MPs are not allowed a conscience vote. A cross-party parliamentary committee today recommended parliament support changes to the Marriage Act to ensure equal access to marriage for all couples, AAP reports. Senator Wong, who is in a same-sex relationship, says she will encourage Liberal MPs to press Opposition Leader Tony Abbott for a free vote.
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First published: Monday, 18th June 2012 - 1:52pm