Ms Ley appears to follow only the political line, showing no respect for the people of this electorate, or any appreciation of the damage, immediate and long term, if this appalling plan goes ahead. There is a strong national movement against this mining plan, and our local member owes her constituents some respect.

I don't believe George Brandis when he says that there are already sufficient laws in place that provide protections for religious freedom and conscience beliefs. I agree with Tony Abbott when he says a 'yes' vote for same-sex-marriage will be a loss of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Already our religious freedom is being eroded, according to Christian media reports. Children in Queensland schools are not allowed to talk about Jesus in the playground or give each other Christmas cards that refer to the birth of Jesus. In Victoria, scripture in schools can no longer be taught, and because of political correctness teachers in Australian pre-schools can't tell the children about the birth of Christ, sing Away in a Manger or other Christmas carols.

Two Presbyterian ministers are currently facing the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commission after being accused of offending gays and atheists. There are many bad repercussions in overseas countries that have voted ‘yes' for same-sex marriage, with people losing their jobs if they believe, and say, that true marriage is between a man and a woman.

Labor's legal affairs spokesman, Mark Dreyfus, has foreshadowed that a future Labor government would consolidate all anti-discrimination laws and people would be able to complain if they were offended, insulted, or discriminated against. Goodness me, we would all be walking on eggshells and would be at the mercy of troublemakers.

I am afraid that the radical activists, the Labor Party, the Greens, and all those getting on the bandwagon for same-sex marriage could change our culture, and ruin our country. This plebiscite is not a simple question of 'yes' or 'no'. It could have far reaching repercussions for the future of our children and grandchildren.

It seems democracy isn't alive in Australia. Opinion polls indicate about 60 per cent of people polled would like the Burqa banned.

Well our politicians have decided we should not think about it, whether we agree or disagree, “they know better” and will not do anything. Nice to have our politicians telling us what to think.

The Australian Liberty Alliance's policy on same-sex marriage is one based on good old  common sense. Quote:-

“We consider the natural family to be the primary building block of humanity and the foundation of civil society. The viability and well-being of families, together with tackling domestic violence, are therefore of primary concern for us.

We understand and respect that some Australians prefer to live in same-sex partnerships.

We will combat negative stereotyping and mitigate financial disadvantages where they may still exist for homosexual couples. However, we reject the notion that homosexual partnerships are the same as marriage and natural families.

The right of children to grow up in a natural family must remain protected and ‘alternative sexual orientations’ shall not be actively promoted in schools and public institutions.”