The No campaign needs three out of four remaining votes to win
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With more than two thirds of responses to the marriage equality already returned, the 鈥榥o鈥� campaign would now need to win over three quarters of remaining voters to win, according to recent polls.
A win for marriage equality seems almost certain, with a recent 今日吃瓜poll survey indicating that 59 per cent of people say they have voted 鈥榶es鈥�, has reported.
Only 38 per cent of people say they have voted against marriage equality.
鈥淚 think we鈥檝e confidently won the argument,鈥� said Tiernan Brady of the Equality Campaign.
鈥淚 think the public have made their mind up.鈥�
Brady said the campaign against marriage equality has spent the debate trying to change the subject away from marriage, but 鈥渢he Australian people have seen through it鈥�.
Marriage equality campaigner Shirleene Robinson called the numbers of ballots already returned 鈥渁 great result鈥�.
鈥淎ustralians have recognised how important this issue is to their family, friends and colleagues and are doubling down to ensure that when this campaign is over we are left with the fair, equitable and inclusive country that we all want,鈥� she said.
Support for marriage equality in Australia has been between 60 and 65 per cent for the last five years, and polls have showed similar levels of support throughout the postal survey period.
Activists have reminded marriage equality supporters to avoid complacency and ensure they return their ballots on time.
The marriage equality survey closes on November 7, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics recommending voters post their ballots by October 27.
