Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Bills

Freedom to Marry Bill 2016; First Reading

3:43 pm

Photo of David LeyonhjelmDavid Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Marriage Act 1961 to reduce government intervention in marriage, 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.