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Anglican Bp of Ballarat Garry Weatherill declares support for same-sex marriage, opposes plebiscite

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Kendall Harmon

Ballarat’s Anglican Bishop Garry Weatherill has declared his support for same-sex marriage and said he opposed the Federal Government’s proposed plebiscite on the issue.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull yesterday introduced legislation into the Lower House for a plebiscite on same-sex marriage to be held on February 11.

At this stage, Labor is expected to block the passage of the bill.

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