Senate debates

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Bills

Recognition of Foreign Marriages Bill 2014; First Reading

11:55 am

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Marriage Act 1961 and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.