Senate debates

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Bills

Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017; In Committee

1:12 pm

Photo of Janet RiceJanet Rice (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

You didn't answer the question. In the situation that Penny and I hadn't been married, would an authorised celebrant be able to say, 'No, we are not going to marry you'? Despite them being a civil celebrant and able to marry us according to the laws of the land, this celebrant would be able to refuse to marry Penny and me—just a yes or a no?

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