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Reader Comments (8)
Great truth! thanks for remembering it to us :)
It is so refreshing to see someone on Mr Turner's side of politics taking up the fight and not just ignoring it. Well done.
Thank you, Russell. With a man of integrity like this as a member, the Nationals have just won back some respect from me. Well done.
A lot of gay people grow up in regional australia. Not many continue to live there- I think it is exceptionally brave to be out and proud and living in regional australia. Thank you for this statement.
As a Gay man who grew up in Orange i thank you for supporting Gay and Lesbian rights and hopefully putting an end to homophobia.
Its great to see a member of the government supporting us. Thanks
its so nice to see local people getting behing this cause most of the time us country people are left behind thank you for your support from all .its tough in the country but i love it so tuff im here to stay
Thank you Russell for your bravery in standing up against the mainstream thinking of your party. You restore my faith!
Being a gay man who grew up in Orange, it is amazing to see a public figure stand out against something that is so rampant in regional towns! Thankyou