Gay marriage: Liberals will absolutely get a free vote, says frontbencher

By Latika Bourke
Updated July 2 2015 - 10:08pm, first published 2:59pm
Government leader in the Senate Eric Abetz opposes same-sex marriage.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Government leader in the Senate Eric Abetz opposes same-sex marriage. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declined to echo calls for supporters of same-sex marriage in his party to stand down from cabinet.  Photo: James Brickwood
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declined to echo calls for supporters of same-sex marriage in his party to stand down from cabinet. Photo: James Brickwood
Senator Eric Abetz, with former PM John Howard and PM Tony Abbott, opposes same-sex marriage. Photo: Supplied
Senator Eric Abetz, with former PM John Howard and PM Tony Abbott, opposes same-sex marriage. Photo: Supplied