Thank you WA! Thanks for all the positive messages about the ‘thank you’ banner that flew over Perth yesterday. If you missed it you can watch it here.
Regional WA helped deliver a clean sweep of federal seats in the state who voted ‘Yes’ in the postal survey. Thank you, Pilbara residents, for voting for fairness and equality before the law! https://t.co/Rx1agsNXTw
I fully endorse the Prime Minister's initiative. It is a well-considered pathway to guaranteeing a comprehensive discussion about the proper place for religious freedom in our legal architecture. https://t.co/VIkQUy49v6
WA had a clean sweep in the postal survey: 16 out of 16 seats. I’m glad parliamentarians, including my friend and colleague Michael Keenan, will ensure we hold up our end of the bargain and legislate for #marriageequality while protecting religious views about marriage.
Congratulations to the ‘Yes’ campaign on running a campaign of positivity, starting conversations and bringing people together. I can reassure those Australians with legitimate hesitations that there is nothing to fear from #marriageequality. https://t.co/QxF0K98lfD
Proud to support @DeanSmithWA's #SSM Bill in #Senate today. It strikes the right balance between legal equality and the protection of religious and speech freedoms.
This morning I delivered my Second Reading Speech in the @AuSenate on the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017. #marriageequality#auspol https://t.co/44cwhnwAVQ
Midway through a rollercoaster day it was nice to find time to chat about the national result with the Prime Minister @TurnbullMalcolm, Trent Zimmerman, Trevor Evans & @rpbolger ...