The Hunter's only Federal Coalition MP plans to vote Yes to same sex marriage legislation as long as religious and parental freedoms aren't compromised.
David Gillespie's electorate of Lyne, which takes in parts of Port Stephens and Maitland, voted 55 per cent in favour of Same Sex Marriage, so he intends to follow the wishes of his electorate, despite personally being a no campaigner.
He says it's time to look forward, with legislation expected to come before Parliament today.
"I think all the issues of protection of religious freedom and expression of religious thought and not being conflicted if someone holds strong beliefs needs to be protected as well as the freedom of speech and parental control of what their children are taught - they're very important foundational principals," he said.
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| Federal Member for Lyne, David Gillespie |
