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Vote for marriage equality on May 4th

Tasmania will take the lead on marriage equality if just two more Upper House members support reform.

When you vote for your local Upper House member on May 4th, vote for a candidate who shares your belief in marriage equality. To see who supports marriage quality in your electorate, click on the button below.

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“I support same-sex marriage because my daughter, her female partner and their child are a family just like any other family.”

“I am so proud to be Tasmanian today, as our state moves towards becoming the first Australian state to recognize that all Australians are entitled to the right to marry. This befits the good natured, open minded, easy going folk that I know Tasmanians are.”

“Marriage equality (between two consenting adults to the exclusion of all others) will make our state more inclusive and fairer, more respectful of all citizens equally, and it will actually build stronger families in our community.”

“Evidence shows marriage equality will improve the mental health of gay and lesbian Tasmanians and has no adverse impact on the welfare of hetersexual people.”

"There is no logical argument against gay marriage. There are many countries that have been progressive enough to allow it and funnily enough the sky hasn't fallen in. If two people love each other, why should they not be allowed to marry?”

“When same-sex marriage is debated, many people assume it can only be brought about by the federal Parliament. This belief is misplaced. Same-sex marriage laws can be enacted by the states.”

“Should Tasmania become the “first mover” in allowing same-sex couples to marry, it will capture a large share of the Australian same-sex wedding market, as much as $96 million.”

“There are economic benefits that would flow by having Tasmania at the top of queue on same-sex marriages. Look at the gains made by the California economy from being the first cab off the rank in recognising same-sex marriages as legitimate.”