[Greens-Media] New poll shows Australians back marriage equality: Bandt

[Lawson, Damien (A. Bandt, MP)]

Media Release

Adam Bandt MP
Deputy Leader, Australian

28 May 2013

New poll shows Australians back marriage equality: Bandt

Greens Deputy Leader Adam Bandt says he will push ahead for a vote on his Marriage Equality Bill next week as a new national poll backs marriage equality.

A new Roy Morgan Poll shows 65% of Australian electors support same-sex marriage compared to 35% that don’t support it. Clear support is evident across all States and is higher amongst Women (70% support gay marriage) than Men (59% support gay marriage).

An overwhelming majority of Australians (79%) believe Members of Parliament (MPs) should be allowed a conscience vote on the issue compared to only 15% who say MPs should not be allowed a conscience vote and 6% who can’t say.

Mr Bandt will move at the House of Representatives selection committee this afternoon for a vote on June 6

“I welcome this latest poll which shows the overwhelming support for a conscience vote on marriage equality. I hope Labor won’t try and stand in the way of a vote next week. Tony Abbott needs to listen to Australians and allow a conscience vote”, Mr Bandt said.

http://www.roymorgan.com.au/findings/morgan-poll-may-27-201305270621

Contact: Damien Lawson 0487 900 005