Poll Against ‘gay’ Law Bill (Press, 3 June 1985)
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Summary: Poll Against ‘gay’ Law Bill (Press, 3 June 1985)
In a recent postal poll conducted by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr McLay, over 60 per cent of respondents in his Birkenhead electorate expressed opposition to the proposed homosexual law reform. The poll surveyed 1,995 residents and garnered a notable response rate of 56 per cent, marking it as the largest turnout Mr McLay has experienced in any public opinion survey in Birkenhead, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 per cent. The results indicated that 60.4 per cent of respondents were against the legalisation of homosexual acts between consenting adult males. Additionally, 10.3 per cent supported legalisation at the age of 16, while 26.3 per cent preferred it at the age of 20. A small fraction, 3 per cent, indicated they were unsure about their stance. Mr McLay withheld further commentary on the survey results during a press conference following a caucus meeting, although he acknowledged that the findings aligned with the correspondence he had been receiving from constituents. He reaffirmed his opposition to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, stating he would vote against it during its second reading. Furthermore, he mentioned that he had already voiced significant concerns regarding the bill when it was initially presented.
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