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Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill

This bill seeks to amend the Marriage Act 1955 to ensure that its provisions are not applied in a discriminatory manner. The bill aims to ensure that all people, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity will have the opportunity to marry if they so choose.
Member in charge: Louisa Wall
Type of bill: Member's
Parliament: 50
Bill no: 39-2
Introduction: 26/7/12
First reading: 29/8/12
Referred to: Government Administration Committee
Submissions due: 26/10/12
SC report(s): 27/2/13
Supplementary Order Paper(s): 182, 183