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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 14 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gay marriage is 'fashion of the moment': Abbott By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Barely a day after triggering controversy by saying a female candidate had "sex appeal", Tony Abbott has copped more criticism for describing same-sex marriage as the "fashion of the moment". "My idea is to build on the strength of our society and I support, by and large, evolutionary change," he told Sydney Radio 2SM this morning when asked about gay marriage. "I'm not someone who wants to see radical change based on the fashion of the moment." Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the comments are "deeply offensive" and "out of touch". 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"My idea is to build on the strength of our society and I support, by and large, evolutionary change," he told Sydney Radio 2SM this morning when asked about gay marriage. "I'm not someone who wants to see radical change based on the fashion of the moment." Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the comments are "deeply offensive" and "out of touch". More » Rudd rules out minority government deal Hockey defends Abbott after 'sex appeal' gaffe Former PM Howard joins Joyce's election campaign Live: Rudd buys into sexism debate as Abbott takes aim at Greens Sport More Sport » Hird disappointed by AFL charges, says Bombers will defend vigorously James Hird says he's shattered by the AFL's decision to charge him and the club with bringing the game into disrepute. 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