Bill
Freedom to Marry Bill 2016
lapsed, as at 2019-07-01.
- Sponsor
- LEYONHJELM, Sen David
- Portfolio
- Not recorded
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2016-09-13
- second reading — 2016-09-13
- other — 2019-07-01
Divisions
No divisions recorded. Most questions are decided on the voices; this does not establish that a bill was unopposed.
Plain-language summary
Written by a model from the explanatory memorandum; not the record, as at 2016-09-13.
The bill would allow all Australians to marry regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
It would repeal 2004 amendments to the Marriage Act 1961 that defined marriage under the Constitution.
The bill would not impose any conscience obligations on people who object to same-sex marriage for religious or non-religious reasons.
- Repeals 2004 amendments to the Marriage Act 1961 that defined marriage.
- Allows all Australians to marry regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Protects conscience for those who object to same-sex marriage for religious or non-religious reasons.
- Prevents the state from making claims of conscience on this matter.
All Australians, including those who object to same-sex marriage for religious or non-religious reasons.
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