PARENTS PRAISE GREENS’ FOR VOW TO BLOCK PLEBISCITE
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has welcomed the Greens’ decision to vote down a plebiscite.
National spokesperson, Sharyn Faulkner said,
“Our LGBTI children should not have to plead with millions of other Australians to have their fundamental rights recognised, while at the same time enduring hate and bile.”
“Everyday Australian families like mine will be adversely affected by a plebiscite campaign and that’s why we want a free vote instead.”
“I praise the Greens for doing the right thing by our children, our families and Australia.”
Mrs Faulker called on the Labor Party and cross bench senators to also declare their opposition to a plebiscite under any circumstances.
“There is no such thing as a better plebiscite or a worse one, any plebiscite will cause harm.”
Just over a fortnight ago PFLAG launched a new webform – makeitlaw.com.au – that allows those opposed to a plebiscite and in favour of a free vote to write to their federal representatives.
Over 100,000 emails have been sent to federal MPs and senators since the webform was released.
Yesterday, PFLAG released a new video to highlight the problems with a plebiscite, specifically that it is not binding.
The video will appear on social media and television.
Webform: www.makeitlaw.com.au
Video: http://ymlp41.com/zDoLIk
National spokesperson, Sharyn Faulkner, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
