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Law and You: Plebiscites

Same Sex Marriage

Same Sex Marriage Source: AAP Alan Porritt

Like a referendum and voting for elections, plebiscite means it will be compulsory for voters to cast their votes. What is the difference between referendum and plebiscite and would it change the law to allow same-sex couples to marry? Lawyer Jasper Kwok explains.



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