Premium Content:

PFLAG launch campaign to "give PM a backbone" on marriage equality

In a new push for a free vote on marriage equality, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays have launched a campaign to give the Prime Minister a backbone.

- Advertisement -

The campaign calls for supporters of marriage equality to urge Malcolm Turnbull “to grow a backbone and show leadership by allowing a free vote” in parliament.

Emails generated as a part of the campaign will be fashioned into a spine that will be delivered to the PM by representatives of PFLAG.

PFLAG’s national spokesperson Shelley Argent says the organisation has had great success getting through to members of the PM’s party with email campaigns, and now it’s Turnbull’s turn to feel the heat.

“Many Australians are disappointed Mr Turnbull hasn’t yet taken the lead on marriage equality by allowing a free vote so we’re on his case,” Argent said.

“Emails that are sent to Malcolm Turnbull calling for a free vote will be collected together, turned into a spine and delivered to him. The simple message is that we want Malcolm Turnbull to show some backbone on marriage equality.”

PFLAG have partnered with fellow advocacy group just.equal to lobby against the government’s recently proposed postal plebiscite.

Veteran marriage equality advocate Rodney Croome has said the plan is “inherently rigged.

“The result of a voluntary postal vote on marriage equality will not be representative, will carry no weight and will not be binding on parliament,” Croome said.

“It will be a wasteful, worthless and damaging exercise that will bring marriage equality no closer at all.”

You can check out the campaign at givemalcolmabackbone.com.au

Latest

‘Invisible Boys’ star Joseph Zada cast in new ‘The Hunger Games’ film

The 20-year-old actor's career is going gangbusters.

The Stella Prize shortlist is a great way to find a great book to read

Six remarkable books are in contentio nfor the award.

Catch ‘The Wedding Banquet’ this week at Luna Leederville

The film has been getting great reviews.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.

Newsletter

Don't miss

‘Invisible Boys’ star Joseph Zada cast in new ‘The Hunger Games’ film

The 20-year-old actor's career is going gangbusters.

The Stella Prize shortlist is a great way to find a great book to read

Six remarkable books are in contentio nfor the award.

Catch ‘The Wedding Banquet’ this week at Luna Leederville

The film has been getting great reviews.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.

Eartha Kitt’s 80’s dance hit gets a new lease of life

Producer Joe T Vannelli has given the classic track a refresh.

‘Invisible Boys’ star Joseph Zada cast in new ‘The Hunger Games’ film

The 20-year-old actor's career is going gangbusters.

The Stella Prize shortlist is a great way to find a great book to read

Six remarkable books are in contentio nfor the award.

Catch ‘The Wedding Banquet’ this week at Luna Leederville

The film has been getting great reviews.