Australian mp proposes to gay partner

Tim Wilson proposes to his partner during his speech on marriage equality in the House of Representatives. The Liberal MP's voice breaks with emotion as he s. One such gay man celebrated in a big way. Australian MP Tim Wilson took time out from a recent parliament debate over same-sex marriage to show his appreciation for his partner, Ryan Bolger.

An Australian lawmaker giving a speech on same-sex marriage proposes to his gay partner during Parliament's debate on a bill that is expected to soon legalize marriage equality across the country. An Australian MP has proposed to his partner during a parliamentary debate on legalising same-sex marriage. Tim Wilson's proposal to Ryan Bolger, who was sitting in the public gallery, was met.

MP proposes to gay partner in Australian parliament during same-sex marriage debate The proposal is made as politicians debate a popular bill to legalise same-sex marriage Down Under. He went on to say: "In my first speech I defined our bond by the ring that sits on both of our left hands - that they are the answer to the questions we cannot ask. This is a day to be especially proud that all of our friends, our colleagues, our neighbours, our brothers, our sisters, can marry the people they love.

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Fuel switches on Air India flight cut off moments before fatal crash: Report. More on Australia. Will you marry me? The House of Representatives began debating the bill on Monday, five days after it was passed in the Senate. MP proposes to gay partner in Australian parliament during same-sex marriage debate The proposal is made as politicians debate a popular bill to legalise same-sex marriage Down Under.

Australia same-sex marriage: MP proposes in parliament. Mr Bolger, who was sitting in the public gallery, quickly responded "yes" as the floor erupted in applause, and house speaker Rob Mitchell added: "That was a 'yes', a resounding 'yes'. A vote is likely to happen this week unless there are significant amendments. The speaker congratulated the pair, before confirming that Mr Bolger's response had been officially recorded in Hansard.

You might also be interested in:. Current Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said: "This is a historic moment of inclusion, of recognition, of respect. Australian politician proposes to his partner in parliament. A gay Australian MP proposed to his partner just moments after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced.

Related Topics Australia. Australian mother guilty of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The same-sex marriage bill passed the Australian Senate Wednesday, Nov. Mr Wilson said the protracted national debate on same-sex marriage had been the "soundtrack" to their relationship. Mr Bolger replied with a loud "yes", prompting cheers and applause.

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