The Australian Financial Review | Coalition to debate gay marriage in August The Australian Financial Review Gay marriage will be debated in Parliament in August in spite of Tony Abbott's attempts to stop it happening. Phillip Coorey. Share on twitter. by Phillip Coorey. Tony Abbott is fighting to prevent a party-room discussion on gay marriage. With pro gay ... Coalition free vote on marriage equality still a long shot "Conscience vote" may help Australia decide on same-sex marriage: Reports Abbott caught in no win situation on gay marriage |