Dear friends,
Australia has been on the verge of marriage equality for YEARS. And now, there's real movement towards making it a reality for millions of lesbian, gay, and bi Australians.
There's a massive postal vote happening right now across the country. Every Australian citizen over the age of 18 has been mailed a ballot with a simple question: "Do you support a change in the law to allow same-sex couples to marry?"
We have just a few weeks to help our partners on the ground get a majority YES votes mailed in. But we might not reach enough people in time.
That's why we're taking to the skies. Picture this, Luc. Our message supporting love and equality for all Australians could be soaring across Australia's largest city, for everyone to see.
Even though the postal vote is not legally binding – it won't force marriage equality to become law – the outcome of the vote is crucial to the future of marriage equality.
If the survey results in a NO majority vote, marriage equality is off the table and it won't be voted on in Parliament.
Parliament will only consider voting on marriage equality if we help get enough Australians to vote YES. It's not a guarantee, but it's the only way forward. That's why it's SO important we help our Aussie friends get out the vote!
Anything donated above the amount needed will go directly towards fueling All Out's work with our partners on the ground in Australia, and beyond, fighting for the equality, safety, and dignity of our LGBT communities.
Thanks for going All Out,
Matt Beard
Executive Director
Authorised by P. Oosting, GetUp, Sydney
