Carl Robert Katter (born 12 January 1978) is an Australian political activist who was the Labor Party's candidate for the seat of Higgins in the 2016 federal election.
[9] Carl reportedly watched on television as his half-brother mocked same-sex marriage and suggested that it "deserves to be laughed at and ridiculed.
"[10] Deciding publicly to come out regarding his own homosexuality, Katter joined the push for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.
[9] He approached GetUp!, an independent Australian grass-roots community advocacy organisation,[11] and with their help produced an online video message to counter his brother's comments.
[16] Katter was a guest speaker at the Metropolitan Community Church's 2011 annual Christmas event, hosted by Justice Michael Kirby, where he gave a speech about marriage equality.