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Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Require referendum

13 March, 2013

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.

So the question is that a referendum be held at the time of the next general election to decide whether the Marriage Act 1955 should be amended to recognise marriage between two people, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Mover of amendment

Photo of Winston Peters
Rt Hon
Winston Peters
NZ First, List

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Amendment not agreed to.

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.

33 Voted For



85 Voted Against






3 Absent

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