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Results of the same-sex marriage law survey Australia 2017 by state
Results of the same-sex marriage law survey Australia 2017 by state
Results of the same-sex marriage law survey in Australia in 2017, by state
by L. Granwal,
last edited
Nov 17, 2017
This statistic depicts the results of the national landmark survey about same-sex marriage law in Australia in 2017, by state. The survey that was conducted between September 13 and November 7, 2017, in total, 79.5 percent of eligible Australians took part in the survey. In total 61.6 percent of respondents voted with "Yes", compared to 38.4 percent of Australians responding with "No". The highest percentage of "Yes"-voters were observed in the Australian Capital Territory with 74 percent, compared to only 57.8 percent of supporters for the new marriage law that allows same-sex couples to get married in New South Wales.
Results of the same-sex marriage law survey in Australia in 2017, by state
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| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Victoria | 64.9% | 35.1% |
| Queensland | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| South Australia | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Western Australia | 63.7% | 36.3% |
| Tasmania | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| Northern Territory* | 60.6% | 39.4% |
| Australian Capital Territory** | 74% | 26% |
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Victoria | 64.9% | 35.1% |
| Queensland | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| South Australia | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Western Australia | 63.7% | 36.3% |
| Tasmania | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| Northern Territory* | 60.6% | 39.4% |
| Australian Capital Territory** | 74% | 26% |
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by L. Granwal,
last edited
Nov 17, 2017
This statistic depicts the results of the national landmark survey about same-sex marriage law in Australia in 2017, by state. The survey that was conducted between September 13 and November 7, 2017, in total, 79.5 percent of eligible Australians took part in the survey. In total 61.6 percent of respondents voted with "Yes", compared to 38.4 percent of Australians responding with "No". The highest percentage of "Yes"-voters were observed in the Australian Capital Territory with 74 percent, compared to only 57.8 percent of supporters for the new marriage law that allows same-sex couples to get married in New South Wales.
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- January 2017
- Region
- Australia
- Survey time period
- September 13 to November 7, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 12,691,234 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Postal questionnaire
- Supplementary notes
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* Includes Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (within the Division of Lingiari).
**Includes Jervis Bay (within the Division of Fenner) and Norfolk Island (within the Division of Canberra).
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?"
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- Region
- Australia
- Survey time period
- September 13 to November 7, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 12,691,234 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Postal questionnaire
- Supplementary notes
-
* Includes Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (within the Division of Lingiari).
**Includes Jervis Bay (within the Division of Fenner) and Norfolk Island (within the Division of Canberra).
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?"
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