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Same-sex marriage postal plebiscite: Yes and No campaigns officially launched

Magda Szubanski is seen at a marriage equality rally in South Melbourne, Sunday, September 17, 2017

Magda Szubanski is seen at a marriage equality rally in South Melbourne, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Source: AAP

Both sides of the same-sex marriage debate have launched their official campaigns. On the "yes" side, there were celebrities hugging post boxes, sports stars past and present, and bipartisan political rallies. While the "no" campaign heard how same-sex marriage threatens the traditional teachings and family values of multicultural communities


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Both sides of the same-sex marriage debate have launched their official campaigns. On the "yes" side, there were celebrities hugging post boxes, sports stars past and present, and bipartisan political rallies. While the "no" campaign heard how same-sex marriage threatens the traditional teachings and family values of multicultural communities


Leader of the Australian Conservatives Party Corey Bernardi speaks.
Senator Cory Bernardi has addressed the national campaign launch for same-sex marriage opponents. (AAP) Source: AAP

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