A postal plebiscite on marriage equality seems to be nothing more than an atrocious and deliberate ploy on our government’s behalf, to confirm their own narrow-minded views. Older conservative voters will of course have their chance to vote ‘no’, while younger people, who rent, and change addresses may very well miss out on their chance to vote ‘yes’. If they government was actually serious about the public voting on this issue, it would be as a referendum, with people attending polling booths, where their vote actually makes a difference. This postal vote seems to be a way for the government to try and exclude ‘yes’ votes, but even if the outcome ends up actually being ‘yes’ to marriage equality, then the plebiscite is in no way binding anyway. So, you would have to ask the question, as many people have already, what is the point of this postal plebiscite? Australia is very much behind the times, as most first world countries have already legalised gay marriage. Marriage equality will happen in Australia, it is inevitable, and delaying it will only embarrass us as a nation on the world stage. Malcolm Turnbull is ensuring that in the years to come, he will be remembered as the Prime Minister who tried to impede true equality and progress in a contemporary world, rather that forging any real or positive change. On the other hand, Bill Shorten will be remembered as the opposition leader who represented all Australian’s and fought for equality in our nation. Turnbull’s government seems to represent the older conservatives, and seem to be turning their noses up at the next generation of voters who believe in equality. Yes, we are behind the times, but at some point, there will be a generational shift, and issues such as equality, family violence and climate change will actually be addressed by leaders who understand the real world.
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