SSM Plebiscite

[DJC]

I wonder why Abbott abstained ?

The same reason the conservative Libs kept proposing amendments knowing that they would be voted down.

Apparently Abbott did have the main proponents of the bill in his office to help empty his bar ... and he did make a comment about his sister now being able to marry her partner.

I can't believe I'm defending Abbott.

Anyway it's done and dusted after far too much angst, unnecessary debate, time wasting and wasting public money. Perhaps our politicians might start thinking about important policy issues now  :-\