Marriage equality advocates say there is more support for reform than ever before and the federal parliament will move to recognise state same-sex marriages once they occur.

The declaration comes in response to a statement from Opposition families spokesperson, Kevin Andrews MP, that the battle to “protect marriage” at the federal level is “conclusively won”.

Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Rodney Croome, said,

“Within the next six months same-sex marriages will occur under state or territory laws somewhere in Australia, and when they do the debate will shift forever.”

“When same-sex couples start marrying and the dire predictions of people like Mr Andrews don’t come true, other states and the Commonwealth will be under immense pressure to embark on the same reform.”

“With popular and parliamentary support for marriage equality increasing all the time, Mr Andrews’ prediction is just wishful thinking.”

“Mr Andrews is mistaking a lull in the storm for the end of the storm.”

Mr Andrews was speaking to the Australian Christian Lobby conference in Canberra.

For a report of Mr Andrews’ comment go to:
http://www.skynews.com.au/politics/article.aspx?id=802866

For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.