George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I think questions of the cost of such an event are really best directed to the Special Minister of State, Senator Ronaldson. But Senator Singh I cannot imagine there being a referendum on this question because, as I indicated to you in my earlier answer, the Constitution is perfectly clear on this issue, the High Court has spoken unanimously, unambiguously and recently, and that is really the end of the matter. Whether or not parliament, in the future, decides to introduce same-sex marriage—which has been a topic of much discussion this week—is a matter for a future parliament.