Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

That is the nature of our democracy. There is no greater democracy than ours. We have a great, respectful political tradition. Despite some fireworks in the chamber, by and large we debate big issues respectfully and civilly, and we will do the same on the issue of same-sex marriage. We will do the same on the issue of same-sex marriage. What the Labor Party is saying now—this, of course, is a party that is led by a man who advocated a plebiscite only three years ago, who said he was very comfortable—

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