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Abbott made the right call on same-sex marriage

OPINION
By Kevin Donnelly
Updated 55 minutes ago
PHOTO: Those wanting to introduce a private member's bill to change the definition of marriage must now realise that the matter is settled until the people decide. (AFP: Kevork Djansezian)
Tony Abbott was right to argue in favour of traditional marriage after his party room vote. There are good reasons why people oppose same-sex marriage and the cultural left should understand that, writes Kevin Donnelly.
In last night's speech after the majority of Liberal/National MPs voted in favour of the current policy on same-sex marriage, Prime Minister Tony Abbott was right to argue that marriage should be between a man and a woman and that the Australian people should decide if there is to be a change.

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