Second Reading Speeches

Same-Sex Marriages Bill 2006 [2008]

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
STOTT DESPOJA, Natasha
BARTLETT, Andrew
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Marriage Act 1961
to ensure that same-sex marriages are given equal status to heterosexual marriages, including repealing the definition of ‘marriage’ as the union between a man and a woman and repealing provisions which prevent same-sex marriages entered into under the law of another country from being recognised in Australia.

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