Does Australian Senator Anne Urquhart support same-sex marriage?

Answer 1

Hi this is Senator Anne Urquhart here, please read my below response on same-sex marriage.

It is the view of the Australian Government, that couples who have a mutual commitment to a shared life should be able to have their relationship recognised. Although the Australian Government does not support same sex marriage, it does support a nationally consistent framework for relationships to be implemented by the States and Territories.

My personal opinion and belief is that there is a need for an amendment to the Marriage Act to ensure that Australia remains a country that actively promotes equality, fairness and dignity for all citizens. I will support the Caucus position in any vote; however, I will work inside and outside the ALP for an amendment to the Marriage Act.

It is my belief that marriage is a commitment between two people who love each other and who wish to celebrate their commitment to one another in front of family and friends.

A:Senator Urquhart supports same-sex marriage and will lobby for it within the Labor Party. If there is a vote in Parliament she will support the position of the Labor Caucus which will be determined at the Annual Conference in December 2011.