[Greens-Media] MEDIA RELEASE: Support for marriage equality at all-time high, it’s time for parliament to listen

[Neyle, Ali (Sen S. Hanson-Young)]

Support for marriage equality at all-time high, it’s time for parliament to listen

A new Crosby Texter poll, commissioned by Australian Marriage Equality, has revealed that support for marriage equality is at its highest level ever, the Greens said today.

“Public support for marriage equality is at an all-time high and now it’s time for parliamentarians to act,” Senator Hanson-Young said.

“The new poll released today shows that overwhelmingly the majority of Australians want to see equality before the law.

“If we are to achieve marriage equality we must put our political affiliations aside and work together to deliver this important legislation.

“Australians want to see their friends and loved ones finally treated equally under the law and don’t believe that the current discrimination reflects their view of modern Australia.

“The first opportunity that will present itself for the Abbott government will be the Recognition of Foreign Marriages Bill. This is a small step that will send a positive message to young gay and lesbian Australians.

“It’s time for Tony Abbott to join the majority of Australians and allow his members a conscious vote.

Media contact: Ali Neyle               0427 604 760


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