Gay marriage, also known as same-sex marriage, is the marriage between two people of the same sex. The Australian government outlawed same-sex marriage when it passed the Marriage Act of 1961. The act stated that the government would not recognise same-sex marriages, traditional Aboriginal marriages or polygamous marriages. In 2016 the leaders of Australia’s major political parties voiced their support for legalizing same-sex marriage though a formal bill has yet to be introduced.
85% Yes |
15% No |
82% Yes |
12% No |
3% Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
2% No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage |
1% Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
0% No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
See how support for each position on “Gay Marriage” has changed over time for 553k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Gay Marriage” has changed over time for 553k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@Maheshk4yrs4Y
Allow marriage but only if they have declared they are homosexuals at least 2-3 years prior in an official way.Also make it compulsory to declare homosexuality to prevent them getting in to a heterosexual relationship or prevent marrying a opposite sex.
@4ZLMVSB4yrs4Y
Legalise same-sex marriage, and hold the Catholic church accountable for all of the child abuse cases. The hypocrisy is outstanding...
@4ZT84ZF4yrs4Y
Get rid of marriage and other slavery contracts
@4ZH2V3Y4yrs4Y
We LGBT people are wasting our time and money on this issue. Marriage is the least way we are neglected by society when you consider wider problems that lead to our oppression. It won't talk us down from the rooftop.
@8C8T6B24yrs4Y
No, believing in gay rights is against our lord and savior, JESUS CHRIST
@9FK24ZM10mos10MO
Yes as they contribute to tax
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