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Originally posted by LuLuDrops
If only we could be publicly assured that it would pass by like a dozen votes. Seems like a nice cushion in case hate groups try anything. Right now publicly and privately regarding MP positions it is only 1 vote short in the Senate according to Marriage Equality Australia.
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The key indicator is going to be when (I don't think it's a case of if anymore) Abbott allows a free vote and what the reaction is from Liberal/National MPs, hopefully we see a surge of support after that.
Like I said I'm really not trying to get too excited but after Ireland it just seems silly to think Australia could vote it down again. But this is a Tony Abbott government so we will see.
As for the numbers, I think they will get there, it's just going to be a matter of timing. If this talked about co-sponsored bill fails that's certainly it until the end of next year, and if Abbott wins again maybe even longer. If Labor wins next year I would imagine it will be done before the end of their first term.