So it looks like a binding vote on gay marriage but only after the election (RIP hifly), ALP members no longer have to be union members, some kind of commitment to recognise Palestine and a 50% binding renewable target?
Unfortunately senators will still be picked by old boys' clubs and the boat turnbacks will continue.
Senate reform although I'm hopeful about would be ing difficult to implement and would still end up being dominated by factional leaders who'd be able to fund campaigns for those seeking a spot in the senate. I went to conference staunchly against turnbacks, but Tony Burke's speech really changed my mind, as cruel as it is to turn back boats - if it really does deter people from taking that journey I most definitely support them but as was pointed out, we won't know if it does work until Labor is in govt.
