Senate debates
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009
First Reading
3:52 pm
Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
I move:
That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Marriage Act 1961 to create the opportunity for marriage equality for people regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender identity, and for related purposes.
Question agreed to.
I present the bill and move:
That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bill read a first time.