One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts Expresses Ambivalence on Gay Rights
Footage from Church and State conference reveals Roberts' 'two minds' on equal rights for gay individuals
Quick Look
One Nation's Malcolm Roberts expressed uncertainty about granting equal rights to gay people, citing personal confusion and historical prominence of gay individuals in various fields, sparking criticism from Equality Australia.
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Why It Matters
One Nation has previously made controversial comments on homosexuality.
One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts told a conference earlier this year that he was in “two minds” about whether gay people should have equal rights. In footage from June’s Church and State conference, released on Sunday, the senator can be seen responding to a question about James Ashby, the party’s director, who is gay. [...] Malcolm Roberts, James Ashby and One Nation did not respond to a request for comment.
What to Watch
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Increased scrutiny of One Nation's social policies.
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Open Questions
- Will One Nation's stance on gay rights affect their election chances?
