And now, marriage equality proponents are actively considering a boycott, an idea one Liberal MP has called a "spit in the eye" for democracy. Instead of a free vote in parliament, a postal vote is now it is in play after the Wednesday's second defeat of the original plebiscite. Marriage equality advocates have not ruled out a boycott, but the voices are growing in its favour. It would be a rejection of the view, if you don't vote, they win. "Frankly, this is a shit idea that increasingly gets shitter," he told reporters while handing out slices of cake.

Source: Huffington Post August 10, 2017 00:31 UTC