Labor members who have previously voted against marriage equality have been urged to follow the lead of western Sydney Labor MPs, Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens, and declare their support for the reform.
The call was made today by marriage equality advocates who say support from three western Sydney MPs means other Labor members “have no more excuses”.
Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,
“We urge all Labor members who have yet to declare their support to show solidarity with their western Sydney colleagues and come out for marriage equality.”
“MPs like Wayne Swan, Kelvin Thomson and Anna Burke represent far less conservative electorates than Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens, and have no excuses for not declaring their support.”
For a report on Chris Bowen, Ed Husic and Julie Owens delcaring support for marriage equality, click here.
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
Author: Rodney Croome
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 6 May 2015