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Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — First Reading

29 August, 2012

Summary

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.

A personal vote was called for on the question, That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

Member in charge

Photo of Louisa Wall
Louisa Wall
Labour Party, Manurewa

Votes Passed by a large majority

Bill read a first time.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

80 Voted For






40 Voted Against



1 Absent

External References

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