Opposition leader Tony Abbott remains defiant in his stance against gay marriage despite his sister coming out as a lesbian.
Mr Abbott’s sister, Christine Forster, 47, has revealed she is in a relationship with partner Virginia Edwards.
“I have decided to publicly confirm that I am gay and am in a committed, live-in relationship with Virginia,” Ms Forster told The Australian.
Ms Forster has been previously married and has four children.
She has tried to convince Mr Abbott to change his mind about same sex marriage.
Mr Abbott has hailed his sister’s bravery for coming out but says it won’t shift his view.