Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 1 : 13-Aug-15

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is considering a referendum on gay marriage, an option also backed by Social Services Minister Scott Morrison. Despite backbench fears that a referendum would scupper the chances of reforming the Marriage Act, Abbott and his supporters are discussing taking the issue to the electorate, possibly in late 2016.

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