On the issue of same sex marriage, the Coalition Party Room has decided against having a free vote and to move towards allowing the Australian people to have their say after the next Federal election.

I strongly support this position and have maintained throughout the debate that this issue is more important than the opinion of individual politicians. It will only be resolved when it is decided by the general public. 

I will continue to treat my constituents' viewpoints on this issue, some of which are very strongly held, with the same degree of respect.