Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

The Prime Minister said that I'd be relieved that the Prime Minister's plebiscite will go ahead. That is a misrepresentation. Let me state my position briefly for the record. I pay tribute to the advocates who put up the arguments to the High Court because they are concerned about the vile and negative attacks that LGBTI Australians will experience. I understand that people will be disappointed, but I say to those people who support 'yes' in the survey: turn our disappointment into determination—determination to win. If the survey must be, then we must win it. I urge all Australians: call your relatives; tell your friends; make sure that everyone you know votes yes for equality. You will see Labor members and supporters on street corners, at shopping centres and at train stations making the case for marriage equality, standing up for the fair go.

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