TODAY, a number of NSW Coalition MPs will vote in favour of a motion from Greens’ MP Cate Faehrmann that supports gay marriage.
They will do this because, as conservatives, they believe in marriage.
They believe marriage will strengthen same-sex relationships and bring families closer together, while marriage itself will benefit from same-sex couples who want to uphold its traditional values.
They will also vote in favour of protections for religious ministers in any amendment to the federal Marriage Act, following a sensible amendment to the motion from Nationals MP Trevor Khan.
Alex Greenwich is the national convener of Australian Marriage Equality.