MercatorNet: 7 reasons why Australia needs a plebiscite on same-sex marriage | MercatorNet

Australia is the only English-speaking Western country where same-sex marriage is not legal. Not by virtue of an administrative oversight, for it is hugely controversial, but because its opponents have managed to postpone a decision. The last chance of stopping it is probably a plebiscite, as the electorate is not strongly in favour of redefining marriage. However, supporters are pushing strongly to settle the matter with a show of hands in Federal Parliament. Below I present a few arguments for a plebiscite. 

Michael Cook 
Editor 
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