But Labor and the Greens – both opponents of the postal survey process – have sought additional protections. The yes campaign has already made more than 100,000 calls to voters and the target for contacts is half a million. Marriage equality rallies: Malcolm Turnbull says yes is a vote for 'fairness' Read moreIn laying out his own position in support of marriage equality, the prime minister on Sunday counselled all participants in the public debate to argue the cause respectfully. This is absolutely critical.”Speaking just before the equality rally in Sydney, Shorten said marriage equality was not about partisan politics, it was about “every Australian”. “Today is about all Australians coming out and saying, for goodness’ sake Australia, let’s just make marriage equality a reality.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2017 07:41 UTC