Civil Registration (Marriage Equality) Bill 2013

Public bill · Private Member · Presented

The proposal would remove the rule that treats two people of the same sex as unable to marry for civil-registration purposes. It would amend the Civil Registration Act 2004 by deleting same-sex marriage as a legal impediment, while leaving other restrictions—such as existing marriages, certain family relationships and age limits—in place. Its purpose is to take a step towards legal recognition of marriage equality.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to remove the prohibition on marriage between persons who are of the same sex

Last updated 12 April 2018