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VIDEO: LGBTI+ People Talk About the Plebiscite on Marriage Equality


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Talk of marriage equality in Australia has taken centre stage over the past 12 months, even more so since a date for the upcoming plebiscite was announced for February 2017.

The plebiscite as it stands, will essentially be a $160 million + popular vote on whether Australians want marriage equality or not. This, despite the many opinion polls that have already taken place and consistently show support for marriage equality, has been labeled by many as a waste of time, money and effort, especially seeing as the result is non-binding.

This is a small price to pay though, compared to what the negativity from the plebiscite will do to the mental health and well-being of LGBTI+ Australians. It is therefore time for politicians and the media to take a seat, and for LGBTI+ people to have their voices heard, as it is their lives that will be directly and negatively affected should the plebiscite go ahead.

We talked to six LGBTI+ people about how the plebiscite will affect the community, what they have to say to Malcolm Turnbull, the Liberal Party and those who oppose marriage equality, as well as what they have to say to support other LGBTI+ people in this difficult time.

IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE CONTACT:
QLife – Australia’s LGBTI telephone and web counselling service (1800 184 527 )
Lifeline – 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service (13 11 14 )

IF YOU WANT TO STOP THE PLEBISCITE:
– Tell your MP and senators to vote against a marriage equality plebiscite here.


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