Same-sex marriage campaigners plan to use social media and direct mail to make marriage equality a key issue in the September 7 poll.
Lobby group Australian Marriage Equality says it will survey election candidates for their views on same-sex marriage and decide whom to back accordingly.
The group’s national director, Rodney Croome, says a website is being created that will display the views of every election candidate on same sex marriage.
“And that information will be promoted through social media, conventional media and direct mail, particularly in inner-city electorates where this is a hot-button issue,” he said.
“So I expect that our campaign will reach millions of voters and will inform them about how they can vote on marriage equality.”
Mr Croome says some Liberal Party candidates are sticking to the party line opposing marriage equality, though not all.
“I’m surprised by the number of candidates who are saying they support marriage equality and are looking forward to an opportunity to be able to vote for it,” he said.
Mr Croome says his group will step up the pressure on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to change his mind on allowing a conscience vote on same sex marriage.
“This is a vote winner, particularly for candidates in the inner city and those reaching out to young Australians who overwhelmingly support this reform,” he said.
Publication: ABC Online
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Date:5 August 2013