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Labor’s answer: YesLabor’s position on marriage equality could not be clearer: within 100 days of being elected, same-sex marriage legislation will be introduced to the Parliament, but with Malcolm Turnbull, it’s anyone’s — including his own ministers’ — guess.Source
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Green’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremoniesThe Greens (WA) want: the repeal of all federal and state laws that are discriminatory on the grounds of sexuality marriage equality regardless of sexualitySource
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?statsdiscuss
Liberal’s answer: YesI can absolutely guarantee to you that if my government is returned there will be a plebiscite on same sex marriage after the election, and if the plebiscite is carried then same-sex marriage will be lawSource
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Liberal Democrat’s answer: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision"Marriage is quite simply, a private matter"
"The Liberal Democrats do not endorse or reject marriage – it simply regards it as a personal decision that anyone should be entitled to make free of government interference, irrespective of their sexual orientation or lifestyle choice"Source
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers’ political stances on gay marriage
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Shooters, Fishers and Farmers’ answer: Neutral, but allow for people to hold their own views.“The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party has no policy on the same-sex marriage debate, except to protect people's freedom to hold their own view and express it without fear of persecution," Mr Borsak said."Source
United Australia’s political stances on gay marriage
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United Australia’s answer: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision"Marriage should be the sole preserve of the churches, as it goes to the core religious belief of individuals,"Source
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Reason’s answer: YesOur issues were same-sex marriage, gender equality, sex discrimination, sex education -- it made a lot of sense to call ourselves the Sex Party. We know it was going to be controversial, and it can be a double-edged sword, but many people have heard of us because of the name.Source
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Conservatives’ answer: NoSenator Bernardi, who received a standing ovation, warned the audience of "weaponised" anti-discrimination laws and "legal warfare" against supporters of traditional marriage if the Marriage Act is changed to include same-sex couples.Source
Christian Democratic’s political stances on gay marriage
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Christian Democratic’s answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and womanCDP acknowledges that much child abuse occurs in family types not structured on traditional marriage. CDP therefore supports programs that highlight the social utility of marriage between a man and a woman, for life and to the exclusion of all others.Source
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Family First’s answer: No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriageMarriage always has been, is and always will be between a man and a woman.Source
Socialist Alliance’s political stances on gay marriage
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Socialist Alliance’s answer: Yes"Legislate full social, legal, trade union and industrial recognition of same sex and gender variant relationships."Source
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Science’s answer: YesScience personally submitted this answer on November 29th, 2017. This organization should be praised for their direct communication with voters and commitment to transparency in politics.Learn more about this organization on their WebsiteSource
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Nick Xenophon Team’s answer: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision"Marriage is a formalised commitment that should be available to all people who wish it, irrespective of their gender.
Examples of what needs to be done:
Remove all discrimination from the Marriage Act to ensure that all people, regardless of their sex or gender identity, have the opportunity to marry
Churches and religious bodies should retain the right to decide for themselves whether to perform or recognise any marriage"Source
Health Australia’s political stances on gay marriage
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Health Australia’s answer: Yes"The HAP supports equality: that no
one is discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, religious belief or
sexuality. The HAP believes that marriage should be defined by the commitment of one person to another for richer
or poorer, in sickness and in health.
Marriage has always been
a force for stability in families and communities
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because it fosters responsibility as well as providing legal protection for children."Source
Australian Christians’ political stances on gay marriage
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Arts Party’s answer: YesArts Party personally submitted this answer on July 12th, 2017. This organization should be praised for their direct communication with voters and commitment to transparency in politics.Learn more about this organization on their WebsiteSource
Liberal National’s political stances on gay marriage
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Democratic Labour’s answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and womanThe DLP opposes same sex civil unions and relationship registers.Source
Better Families’ political stances on gay marriage
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Liberty Alliance’s answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and womanHowever, we reject the notion that homosexual partnerships are the same as marriage and natural families.Source
People’s Party’s political stances on gay marriage