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Second Reading Speeches

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2012

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Private
Sponsor(s)
BANDT, Adam, MP
WILKIE, Andrew, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
43

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Summary

Amends the

Marriage Act 1961
to: remove discriminatory references based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and allow marriage regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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