That this House:
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Notes the Commonwealth Government has committed to a national postal survey on marriage equality, risking the well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTIQ) communities across Australia.
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Notes that the delivery of ballot papers begins on 12 September 2017.
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Notes also that the Government has failed to commit additional funding to assist counselling and support organisations who are experiencing an influx of calls for assistance as a result of the survey.
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Calls on the Premier to immediately commit additional resources for mental health organisations serving the LGBTIQ community and to commit to publicly campaigning for the yes campaign.