Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for the issue from Queensland Liberal MP, Wyatt Roy, saying it reflects generational change in the Liberal Party.
Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,
“Wyatt Roy is representative of the strong support for marriage equality among young Australans as well as the next generation of Liberals.”
“Mr Roy joins the Young Liberals and other future leading Liberals like Kelly O’Dwyer and Simon Birmingham in supporting marriage equality, placing increased pressure on Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote on the issue.”
“Kevin Rudd’s support for marriage equality is proving a game changer, especially in Queensland, with Wyatt Roy, as well as Mr Rudd’s Liberal challenger, Bill Glasson, both coming out in support of the reform in recent days.”
“This has left other Brisbane-based Liberals, like Terese Gambaro, with no more excuses for continuing to oppose marriage equality.”
For a report on Mr Roy’s support for marriage equality, click here.
For more comment contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
Author: Rodney Croome
Publication: Media Release
Publication Date: May 24 2013