On becoming Opposition Leader in January, Luke Foley suddenly declared he was having a rethink on the issue of same-sex marriage.

Rather than remaining opposed to a reform he had previously voted against, the new Labor leader announced he had "an open mind" and would "continue to reflect" on it.

Equality wins: Opposition Leader Luke Foley has changed his views on same-sex marriage. Credit:Brendan Esposito

The statement was understandably treated with some cynicism. Some saw it as a convenient stop-gap position to blunt attacks from Greens and other candidates in progressive inner-city seats like Newtown before the March 28 election.

But Mr Foley now says he has finished reflecting and is ready to take a firm position.