The Labor caucus has said “no” to inserting extra protections for religious freedoms in any bill to legalise same-sex marriage should the government’s $122 million postal survey return a “yes” vote. It’s not a good omen.

Based on some examples of the more strident SSM Yes activism during the postal survey, would we surprised if in the “Gay, hooray!” atmosphere in the wake of a Yes majority, public manifestations of “celebrations” became evident, such as…

Several local councils, led by the ones that announced they would withdraw from Australia Day celebrations on January 26, display the rainbow flag alongside the Aboriginal flag...