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Australia will hold a referendum on same-sex marriage

В Австралии проведут референдум об однополых бракахAustralia may legalize LGBT marriages.

Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has promised to hold a referendum on gay marriage before the end of this year in the event, ate his coalition will retain a parliamentary majority after the upcoming elections.

The opposition of the labour Party criticized the promise as “he who sows the ground for homophobia”. She promises in case of victory, to legally recognize same-sex marriage within 100 days after the election without a referendum.

Before the election is less than two weeks. According to polls, the ruling Liberal party and labour are on a par in terms of popularity in society.

In March, Malcolm Turnbull became the first head of the government visited “Mardi Gras is an annual LGBT parade in Sydney.

The Prime Minister is in favour of holding a referendum on same-sex marriage, similar to that which took place in Ireland last year.

According to polls, the majority of Australians in favour of full marriage for members of the LGBT community. Only about 20% of the continent’s population believe same-sex unions are immoral.

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