Greens ready to back Dean Smith marriage equality bill as consensus option

Leader Richard Di Natale says party will push for changes but not at risk of sinking the draft bill

The Greens leader, Richard Di Natale, says he will push for changes to the cross-party marriage equality bill drafted by Dean Smith but will “not do anything to jeopardise” it if they are not accepted.

The yes campaign is fending off challenges from left and right, with conservatives preparing their own marriage bill and rival LGBTI advocacy groups pushing the Greens to play hardball in negotiations.

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