Advocates have welcomed results from the ABC’s 2013 election vote compass which show a majority of Australians disagree that marriage should only be between a man and a woman.

Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said,

“Even though the question was about keeping marriage in its current form rather than about allowing same-sex couples to marry, the result still showed majority support for reform.”

“This indicates a high level of awareness among ordinary Australians about the discrimination inherent in current Australian marriage law.”

“Particularly pleasing is that 40% of Australians, including almost 60% of young Australians, strongly disagree that marriage should be restricted to heterosexual couples.”

The Voter Compass found that 52% of Australians disagree that marriage should only be between a man and a woman with 36% agreeing and 12% neutral.

The effective sample size for this question was over 570,000. Although it was an online poll the results have been weighted to more accurately represent Australian society.

To see the results in full, click here.

For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.

Author: Rodney Croome
Publication: AME Media Release
Date: 12 November 2013