The High Court has found the government is able to legally carry out the postal survey on same sex marriage.The Court found against the plaintiffs' claims the Australian Bureau of Statistics is not able to legally conduct the postal survey.The Court found the government's method of funding the postal survey is within the constitution, which means postal ballots are able to be sent out from Monday.The High Court handed down a unanimous view that the legal challenge mounted by independent MP Andrew Wilkie should be dismissed.Attorney-General George Brandis told senate the question on the survey should be: 'Should the law be changed to allow same sex couples to marry.'Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull responded to the High Court's decision in question time on Thursday.'Lucy and I will be voting yes and I will be encouraging others to vote yes, but ... above all, I encourage every Australian to have their say because unlike the leader of the opposition I respect every Australian's view on this matter,' Mr Turnbull told parliament.Labour leader Bill Shorten urged the prime minister to join with him and write a letter 'urging all Australians to vote yes to marriage equality.''I want to put on record I invite Mr Turnbull to join this campaign,' he said.'Mr Turnbull should join with me and join with the advocates and the community at large and put a bit of shoulder-to-the wheel to advocate for marriage equality.There's not much point in being prime minister if you're not going to argue for your case.'Mr Brandis released a statement saying the government intends to move 'swiftly' to add additional safeguards to ensure 'fair and proper conduct of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.'Mr Shorten has indicated Labour will support the government's legislation.
Source:skynews
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