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A survey found that the majority of LGBTI Australians are against the government’s proposals in its draft marriage equality bill.

“It’s crucial that LGBTI voices are heard on reforms that may directly impact their lives”

Advocates have said they prefer the wording in the current Marriage Act.

LIBERAL Senator Ian Macdonald claimed that “clearly there is no discrimination against same-sex couples and hasn’t been for many years now”.

Experts say a plebiscite would present significant risks to the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people, given the stress of a public campaign.

The WA Senator called the plebiscite “abhorrent’

OUTGOING South Australian Greens Senator Robert Simms is disappointed to be leaving parliament, but says he might be able to find a partner now.

Ahead of the election this weekend, Victoria’s LGBTI lobby has urged voters to consider the Senate when making their choices.

The news comes after a tumultuous few days for LGBTI issues in Canberra.

Trent Zimmerman has become the first ever openly gay MP to be elected into the House of Representatives in Federal Parliament.