Advocates have praised Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, for revealing his switch to supporting marriage equality saying it will add weight to the push for a free vote and encourage supporters to lobby local MPs.
Mr Frydenberg said today he believes marriage equality “will become part of the Australian way of life”, adding what changed his mind were personal stories from his constituents.
Australian Marriage equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,
“We warmly welcome Mr Frydenberg’s support for marriage equality and for his openness to the personal stories of his constituents.”
“Mr Frydenberg’s shift on marriage equality is part of a wider shift on the issue in the Liberal Party with a significant number of other MPs indicating to us they are ready to vote for the reform.”
“It is an affront to these MPs, their constituents and Liberal Party values to delay the granting of a free vote any longer.”
Mr Croome said Mr Frydenberg’s revelation that constituents’ personal stories changed his mind will encourage more supporters of reform to tell their stories.
“In the wake of Mr Frydenberg’s revelation I hope ot see more marriage equality supporters visiting their local MP, or at the least sending a message to their federal representatives through our #EqualityCalling hotline on 1300 663 679.”
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For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
Author: Rodney Croome
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 26 March 2015