I was firmly in the “gay marriage” camp (forgive the pun) until Jim Wallace convinced me.

During a discussion with Dr Kerryn Phelps on Channel 7’s Sunrise program, Wallace said, “I find it absolutely amazing that at a time in our history when we’re jumping through hoops to try to make sure that every tree on the planet … has its natural environment so it can flourish that we would be challenging the definition of marriage …”

Seldom have I heard such a cogent argument. I mean, when it’s put like that I’ve wasted my life — I’m 32 years old, I need to find a nice girl, settle down and plant a ficus.

James Newburrie is organising a rally outside Bob Katter’s office at 11am, 11 September 2011, 42 Simpson Street, Mount Isa. More info: