The majority of Australians believe same-sex
couples should be able to marry, according to a
Galaxy poll commissioned by GetUp!
The results of the poll, released today, show
that 57% of Australians support the right of
same-sex couples to marry.
"This poll demonstrates that most Australians
reject discrimination against gays and
lesbians", said Australian Marriage Equality (AME)
spokesperson, Peter Furness.
"The Government and Opposition have
been misjudging public attitudes believing it
politically wise to back discrimination."
"Whilst the Government and Opposition pander to
anti-gay hate groups, most
Australians want the issue of equal marriage
placed on the national agenda and dealt with,
finding such discrimination distasteful."
"Australian
politicians should note that support for
same-sex marriage also rose sharply in every one
of the countries where it is legal immediately
after its introduction."
"The Coalition
and Labor need to stand up for a modern and
just Australia, not a backward and fearful
one."
"The days of second-class
citizenship for gay and lesbian Australians
and their families are numbered",
said Peter Furness.
National Galaxy
Survey Results - Conducted for GetUp!
16-17 June 2007
N=1100 (adults 16+)
Q1. Currently, same-sex
partners do not have the same legal rights
as heterosexual de facto partners in areas
such as Medicare and superannuation. Do you
agree or disagree that same sex partners
should have the same legal rights as those
in a heterosexual de facto relationship?
Agree - 71%
Disagree - 23%
Don't Know - 5%
Q2. Do you agree or disagree
that same sex couples should be able to
marry?
Agree - 57%
Disagree - 37%
Don't Know - 6%
