“My view is that marriage is between a man and a woman and I will be voting against any change to the current Marriage Act. Graham Perrett “I support civil unions and I support the right of couples to distribute their assets as they see fit. “The mood of my electorate is very much against same sex marriages. Recent polling and people who have contact our office indicates that the electorate of Flynn is about 90 per cent against same sex marriages. “Of course there have been many emails received at our offices from people who are not on the roll in Flynn but who are pretending that they are.

“In our polling we have spoken to people at public forums and we have walked the streets talking to our constituents about this issue and others. Overwhelmingly my electorate rejects same sex marriages.” Teresa Gambaro Credit:Tony Moore Bob Katter, Kennedy, Katter’s Australian Party His office said he would not be commenting further following last week’s comments against same-sex marriage “because he is devoting his time to matters of more serious significance”. Andrew Laming, Bowman, LNP

“1. Surveys and forums [used to consult community]. “2. Electorate-wide survey pending. “3. Opposed to SSM [same-sex marriage] – support legally-equivalent civil unions as an alternative.” Shayne Neumann, Blair, Labor “I have accepted emails, phone calls, faxes and letters from hundreds of Blair constituents and other people.

“I have identified those who live in Blair by reference to the electoral roll. “I have conducted dozens of mobile offices since this issue was raised in this term of Parliament. “I have included in my numbers those people who have chatted with me and expressed a view at the 96 mobile offices I’ve conducted since the last Federal Election. “The numbers in Blair are running in excess of 3 to 1 in favour of the retention of the current law which states marriage is between a man and a woman. “I have made my personal view clear in all forms of the media that I support the Federal Labor Party’s position namely that the current definition of marriage in the Marriage Act should be retained.

“I have expressed this view in a speech in Parliament in this term already.” Graham Perrett, Moreton, Labor “1. The views of my community are very important to me. I have run an online survey and also publically encouraged people to contact me about this issue. I have met with peak lobby groups, church and religious representatives and individuals. I have also facilitated meetings with Federal Ministers on behalf of lobby groups. I have also received more than 1000 phone calls and emails from constituents about this issue alone.” “2. Civil same-sex marriage is a very divisive issue because people on both sides have very strong views. I have heard equally from those strongly in favour of civil same-sex marriage and those strongly opposed. However, at this stage it is hard for me to gauge the view of the silent majority. “3. As I have stated publicly before, I believe the state should protect all committed, monogamous relationships. Whether there is mood for change in the community is another matter as I suspect most people are more concerned with cost of living pressures, quality health care for their families and a strong national economy.”

Bernie Ripoll, Oxley, Labor “1. I am regularly listening to my constituents on many different issues, including same sex marriage, and regularly take time to speak with members of the western corridor community who have raised specific issues with me. “2. There is a great deal of passion concerning this issue; both for and against. I receive as much correspondence and community feedback advocating as I do opposing. “3. I support the Labor Party’s current policy position.” Kevin Rudd, Griffith, Labor

“Mr Rudd continually gauges the opinions of his community on the full range of public policy debates. Since being elected Mr Rudd has held 222 mobile offices as well as regularly attending community forums and events. “Outreach effort in Mr Rudd's electorate has been primarily focused on flood recovery. “Mr Rudd's views on this matter are well known.” [He has previously said marriage should remain between a man and a woman.] Wayne Swan, Lilley, Labor “I consult my community on a wide range of issues, including this one, at regular engagements and mobile offices throughout my community.” [He has previously said marriage is between a man and a woman.]

Warren Truss, Wide Bay, Nationals leader “The Coalition believes that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. We do not support any change to Commonwealth law that could diminish the institution of marriage and will continue to oppose any action that would alter this status as a matter of Coalition policy. “We remain, however, firmly committed to the principle of respect for all Australians. The Coalition supported the 2008 changes in superannuation, tax and social security law to provide equity for same-sex relationships.” Bert van Manen, Forde, LNP “The Coalition believes that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. We do not support any change to Commonwealth law that could diminish the institution of marriage and will continue to oppose any action that would alter this status as a matter of Coalition policy.

“We remain, however, firmly committed to the principle of respect for all Australians. The Coalition supported the 2008 changes in superannuation, tax and social security law to provide equity for same-sex relationships.” Craig Emerson, Rankin, Labor “1. We have been able to canvass our constituents’ views through personal meetings, phone calls to the office and emails on the subject. “2. Putting all emails with identifying information against the electoral roll has shown that the overwhelming majority of constituents in this electorate want the Marriage Act to remain as it is. “3. I believe that couples who have a mutual commitment to a shared life should be able to have their relationships recognised through recognition schemes in a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

“Labor has changed a number of Commonwealth laws to reflect this. “I personally believe marriage is between a man and a woman and have expressed those views during interviews.” Ian Macfarlane, Groom, LNP “As is my approach on all issues that affect my constituents, I have an open door policy which allows the people of my electorate to discuss their views with me in any manner they choose. “On the topic of same-sex marriage a small sample of constituents have contacted me to raise their views. The majority of those people have emailed me directly, some have commented via my website or via letter and some have also made appointments to come and see me in person to discuss the matter.

“Based on my assessment, approximately 80 per cent of the respondents who have contacted me have been opposed to same-sex marriage. “My views on same-sex marriage will be discussed via the normal process in the Coalition’s party room should a bill on the matter come before the Parliament. In participating in that debate I will be mindful of the views that my constituents have put forward.” Alex Somlyay, Fairfax, LNP “The overwhelming and clear majority of representations I have received have been against same sex marriage.” Wyatt Roy, Longman, LNP

His office said: “Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment, however Mr Roy will not be commenting on this issue.” Peter Slipper, Fisher, LNP “1. The overwhelming feedback I receive from the community is that marriage should remain as currently defined as a relationship between a man and a woman. “2. Almost total opposition [mood of electorate to same-sex marriage]. “3. I consider marriage to be a relationship between a man and a woman.”

Yvette D'Ath, Petrie, Labor “1. During the break I had the opportunity to meet with groups and individuals in my electorate from both sides of this debate, as well as the emails and calls we’ve received on the issue. “2. Same sex-marriage has been an issue that has seen many strong views expressed on both sides of the debate in my electorate. “3. My primary concern is representing my constituents. It’s their voices that are important in this debate so I’m doing my best to hear from all sides and make sure I fully understand the various viewpoints. “I will continue to gain the views of my electorate in the lead up to the ALP National Conference at the end of this year.”

Peter Dutton, Dickson, LNP His office said: “Our response at this stage would be we don’t respond to surveys.” This reporter is on Twitter: @danielhurstbne Loading Follow Brisbane Times on Twitter: @brisbanetimes

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