One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts ‘in two minds’ about whether gay people should be equal
Summary
Malcolm Roberts, a One Nation senator, said he was unsure about whether gay people should have equal rights during a Christian conference. He noted that while he doesn’t personally understand homosexuality, he recognizes many gay people in important roles and said banning them would be difficult.Key Facts
- Malcolm Roberts spoke at a conservative Christian conference in June.
- He described James Ashby, a gay party director, as honest and capable but said he was "in two minds" about gay rights.
- Roberts referenced a US bishop who compared the fight for gay rights to past civil rights movements.
- He said he does not understand homosexuality because he is not homosexual.
- Roberts said banning gay people from society is not feasible given their presence in many fields.
- Equality Australia’s chief executive called Roberts’s comments about "banning" people shocking and undemocratic.
- Roberts also pledged to push for One Nation to adopt a full abortion ban and claim life begins at conception.
- The conference was run by a Christian group focused on political education from a religious viewpoint.
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