Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has stepped up its campaign against a marriage equality plebiscite with a new webform that allows opponents of a plebiscite to write to their federal representatives.
PFLAG national spokesperson, Shelley Argent said that recent survey’s commissioned by the organisation had shown little community support for the Turnbull government’s proposed plebiscite.
“Our recent LGBTI community survey – the largest of its kind ever conducted – found overwhelming opposition to a plebiscite under any circumstances.”
“Our new webform gives this silent majority of LGBTI Australians a voice.”
“The message to federal parliament will be ‘vote down a plebiscite’.”
Long-time marriage equality advocate, Rodney Croome, who recently stepped down from his role at Australian Marriage Equality citing his strong opposition to the plebiscite, said it was possible for people to convince the government to abandon the plan.
“With a majority of senators publicly stating their opposition to a plebiscite there’s a very real chance we can stop this nonsense and put parliament back on track to a cross-party free vote.” Croome said.
“I urge every Australian who is concerned about the cost, damage and pointlessness of a plebiscite to send an email today.”
The webform can be found at www.makeitlaw.com.au Emails will be delivered to the sender’s local MP and all Senators from their state.
