SAME sex marriage is one of the questions posed by Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis in the biggest community survey she has launched in the electorate.
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The survey went live on the MP’s website on Monday, with residents to also receive a copy of the survey in the Gilmore Newsletter in their letterboxes over the coming days.
Marriage equality has been a hot topic in the electorate, with the formation of the Australian Marriage Equality Gilmore Group after Mrs Sudmalis said she would not support the move, as the majority of her electorate did not support same sex marriage and she would only reflect the wishes of her electorate.
The two-page survey also asks residents to consider a number of issues that concern them including taxation, cost of living, education, health, jobs and the economy.
“This is the biggest survey I have conducted in my electorate since the 2013 federal election and I am looking forward to hearing the views of Gilmore,” Mrs Sudmalis said.
“Each household will receive one hard copy and they are welcome to photocopy or request additional copies from my office, if there is more than one person in the house.
“I thank everyone who takes the time to complete the survey and return it to me either electronically, personally or via Australia Post.”
The survey covers 15 different topics and 34 questions.
Mrs Sudmalis said while people must fill in the required fields of names and address, there was only one compulsory question, which is what are the four most important issues facing Gilmore.
“Apart from that question, it is up to the individual how much or how little of the survey they fill out,” she said.
Mrs Sudmalis needs surveys returned to her office before August 14.
The survey is live on www. annsudmalismp.com.au
Cambewarra woman Dawn Hawkins, who has taken up the running on the issue locally, has encouraged Gilmore residents to have their say, especially on same sex marriage.
“This is our chance to show what Gilmore really thinks and I encourage as many local residents as possible to take part in the survey,” she said.
“It is great to see this question included and I thank Mrs Sudmalis for including it in the survey.
“There has been great support for this movement in Gilmore. Now is our chance to really show it.”
She praised Coralie Bell and Stephanie Hilser-Ritter, who did a great job in starting the conversation locally and getting the issue up and running.
