The world of democracy is quite fond of words that no one has ever heard of before. Many won’t have heard of a plebiscite, but they’re having one in Australia. More often called a referendum (in the UK at least), the plebiscite is being held as a non-binding postal vote Down Under, asking Aussies to vote for or against marriage equality in the country.
Many famous Australians have stepped up to voice their support for equal marriage, with one of those beinh Thor himself, aka Chris Hemsworth. He took to Instagram to says to his fellow countrymen, ‘Dear open minded, free speaking, laid back, life loving aussies. Marriage is about love and commitment and, in a country based on equal citizenship, it should be available to everyone! Vote now for marriage equality ✌️#equality’.
Hemsworth joins the likes of Kylie and Danni Minogue, Troye Sivan, Flume, Margot Robbie, Lucy Lawless and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Kim Chi in advocating for marriage equality in Australia.
While it’s now too late for Aussie to update their details or enrol for the ballot, the vote itself will take place from September to early November, with the result announced the same month. As it’s non-binding, even a vote in favour of marriage equality may not mean same-sex couples in Australia will be able to marry imminently. The ruling party is still officially opposed to equal marriage, although if there is a vote in favour, it will be difficult for them to ignore the will of the people.
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