Polls show support for marriage equality higher in Tasmania than nationally

This media release was issued by the TGLRG on 24.8.11

Tasmanian gay activists say support for same-sex marriage is higher in Tasmania than the other states, despite claims from Labor Senator, Helen Polley, that Tasmania's oppose reform and by Denison MP, Andrew Wilkie, that views in his electorate are "divided".

Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said a recent Roy Morgan poll found support for allowing same-sex marriages is 74% in Tasmania, higher than any other state and much higher than the national average of 68%, while a Newspoll on the issue conducted late last year also found support in Tasmania is higher than the national average.

"Poll after poll shows that Tasmania's support this reform more strongly that other Australians", Mr Croome said.

"Politicians who say anything other than Tasmania's are fair-minded people who believe in equality for everyone are not accurately representing us."

"Support is particularly high in Denison which a national Newspoll has shown to be one of the most pro-equality electorates in the nation."

Today, federal politicians were given an opportunity to report to Parliament on levels of support for marriage equality in their electorates.

For more information contact Rodney Crome on 0409 010 668.