With the Labor Party allowing its MPs a conscience vote on marriage equality, the best chance of achieving reform is for the Liberal/National Coalition to have a conscience vote as well.
It's vital you show the federal Liberal and National Party MPs from your state that you support them having a conscience vote. For more about marriage equality in Australia, click here
“If it were an issue for the state parliament, it would be the sort of issue on which Liberals would have a conscience vote.”
Barry O'Farrell, NSW Premier
“The Liberal Party prides itself on the right of members to follow their conscience. It is a cherished Liberal principle. On gay marriage, Abbott has a chance to redeem the situation. He should say he will look at the issue if and when it comes to Parliament. And he should give the party room the conscience vote.”
Amanda Vanstone, former Howard Government Minister
“I am not in favour of gay marriage, but we shouldn't be afraid of a conscience vote.”
Russell Broadbent, federal Liberal MP
“Self-evidently it [allowing same-sex marriages] is a matter of natural justice. It in no way stops religions or individuals acting in accord with their conscientious views. Also it is not a left-right issue. Support for the proposal is consistent with conservative support for marriage and for stable long-term relationships as well as individual freedom.”
Nick Greiner, former Premier of NSW
“The issue of gay marriage could hardly be described as a radical, left-wing agenda. This is an issue for many people in Australia.”
Heather Ridout, CEO, Australian Industry Group
“I have supported same sex marriage for many years now. Not to address this discrimination would diminish us as a nation. For those in the Liberal Party it has always been a conscience vote.”
Isobel Redmond, South Australian Opposition Leader