The Wire

NSW Premier Nathan Rees has cast doubt on his intention to support same sex couple adoption. While the speculation is that the Premier has “done a deal” with conservative Reverend Fred Nile, Rees has not refuted the claim, saying that he doesn’t comment on private meetings. He’s also said he’ll wait for recommendations from the Law and Justice Committee, who held an inquiry in February this year- looking at the issues relating to adoption by gay couples. But what kind of message do his comments send to gay and lesbian would-be parents?