sydney australian police charge 38-year-old man friday allegedly assault former prime minister same-sex marriage opponent tony abbott tasmanian city hobart man charge common assault follow investigation complaint make abbott tasmania police say facebook page abbott tell local media headbutt man wear yes badge support same-sex marriage thursday even australia begin non-compulsory postal vote month determine whether become 25th country legalize same-sex marriage emotionally charge campaign see alarm volume hate speech spur parliament pass emergency legislation outlaw opponents spew vitriol vote progress abbott actively campaign side sustain minor injuries attack include slightly swell lip police comment motivation attack early month godson former prime minister kevin rudd allegedly assault brisbane man tear rainbow flag put support same-sex marriage may qantas chief executive alan joyce openly gay lemon meringue pie launch face protest advocacy same-sex marriage australian police charge man attack former pm abbott