Liberal same-sex marriage supporters slam Bill Shorten

By James Massola, Judith Ireland
Updated May 28 2015 - 7:08am, first published May 27 2015 - 2:07pm
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced late on Tuesday that he will introduce a private member's bill on same-sex marriage next week. His deputy Tanya Plibersek will co-sponsor it. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced late on Tuesday that he will introduce a private member's bill on same-sex marriage next week. His deputy Tanya Plibersek will co-sponsor it. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Small Business Minister Bruce Billson during a visit to Celestino Cafe in Fyshwick on Wednesday 27 May 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Small Business Minister Bruce Billson during a visit to Celestino Cafe in Fyshwick on Wednesday 27 May 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Two of the strongest Liberal supporters of same-sex marriage have lashed Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's move to introduce a bill on the topic to the Parliament next week.