The phrase "a plebiscite will be" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing future events or decisions related to a plebiscite, which is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal.
Example: "A plebiscite will be held next month to determine the community's stance on the proposed changes to the local governance structure."
Alternatives: "a plebiscite is set to be" or "a plebiscite will take place".
Tiernan Brady, who ran the successful Irish referendum on marriage equality, said: "Most LGBT people are very resilient but a plebiscite will be stressful, especially for more marginalised LGBT people.
I've had people come up to me or write to me saying that they fear worse is to come – their fear is a plebiscite will be open season for most damaging, hurtful language about LGBT people.
Given the bill will need to pass through three readings in both the House of Representatives, as well as three more in a hostile Senate before a vote can be even held it's looking increasingly unlikely a plebiscite will be held this year.
"The consequence of a 'yes' vote in the plebiscite will be that same-sex marriage will be legal in Australia", he told parliament, as if saying it with conviction would actually make it happen.
Legislation to enable the plebiscite will be put to a vote when parliament resumes in two weeks.
The plebiscite will be presided over by a Conservative prime minister who spent much of the campaign decrying reform.
The plebiscite will be held shortly afterwards, and a parliamentary vote after that but still before the end of 2016, Brandis said.
When asked if he believes the plebiscite will be carried, he said "yes I do".
Personally I have no doubt the plebiscite will be carried, and the same sex marriage legislation will sail through the parliament.
The prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, could declare the plebiscite will be non-binding, meaning that MPs would be allowed to vote with their conscience no matter the outcome.
Holding the plebiscite will be the mechanism for the hard right to destroy Turnbull and delay marriage equality, two birds with the one stone.
