Marriage in Australia

[name_1]

Just saw this video, thought I'll share it.




This organisation champions many causes. Still unsure of its effectiveness though

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GetUp is one of Australia's largest campaigning communities, with a membership of over 800,000 people. We're an independent, grassroots, community advocacy organisation that seeks to build a more progressive Australia and hold politicians to account.

Members take action on matters which are important to them. Whether it is campaigning on climate action, economic fairness, environmental sustainability or issues of social justice, GetUp members combine to demand better from our government, big business and media.

GetUp members from across Australia come together at critical moments to take targeted, co-ordinated and strategic action to make real change. This could mean signing a petition, helping to get a television ad on air, attending an event or meeting with local members.

GetUp is a progressive, independent organisation. Our community believes democracy can only be strengthened by having every day Australians participate in politics. We believe Australians should be heard all the time, not just at elections once every three years.

Source: http://www.getup.org.au/about

And WOW! Multiple attempts since 2004, with the exception of 2005, and 2011.
(Extracted the attempts from the website. I didn't compile themX_X)

Same Sex Relationships (Enduring Equality) Bill 2004

..ensure people in same-sex relationships receive the same rights as people in heterosexual relationships in all areas of the law (including marriage)​

..did not proceed past the first reading​

Same-Sex Marriage Bill 2006

..ensure that same-sex marriages are given equal status to heterosexual marriages,..​

No vote - Bill lapsed at the end of 41st Parliament.​

Marriage (Relationships Equality) Amendment Bill 2007

..remove discriminatory references based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and allow marriage regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.​

No vote - Bill lapsed at the end of 41st Parliament.​

Marriage (Relationships Equality) Amendment Bill 2008

..amend the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples​

No vote - Bill lapsed at the end of 42nd Parliament.​

Same-Sex Marriage Bill 2008

..ensure that same-sex marriages are given equal status to heterosexual marriages​

No vote - Bill lapsed at the end of 42nd Parliament.​

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009

..remove all discriminatory references based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and allow marriage regardless of sex, sexuality and gender identity.​

..defeated at 2R stage in the Senate.​

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010

..remove discriminatory references based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and allow marriage regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.​

No vote - Bill was discharged from the Senate Notice Paper on 25/02/13.​

Marriage Amendment Bill 2012

..enable same-sex marriages to be recognised..​

..defeated at the 2R stage in the House of Representatives.​

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2012

remove discriminatory references based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and allow marriage regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.​

..HoR no 2R vote occurred..​

Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012

..enable same-sex marriages to be recognised..​

..defeated at the 2R stage in the Senate.​

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2013

..define marriage as a union of two people..​

No vote - lapsed at the end of the 43rd Parliament.​

Marriage Act Amendment (Recognition of Foreign Marriages for Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2013

..enable same-sex marriages validly entered into in foreign countries to be recognised under the laws of Australia.​

..defeated at the 2R stage in the Senate.​

Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2013

..define marriage as a union of two people..​

..still before the Senate.​

Recognition of Foreign Marriages Bill 2014

..remove the prohibition of the recognition of same-sex marriages solemnised in a foreign country..​

..still before the Senate.​

Freedom to Marry Bill 2014

..may marry regardless of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity..​

..still before the Senate.​

Marriage Amendment (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015

..define marriage as a union of two people..​

..still before the HoR.​

Source: http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp1415/Quick_Guides/SSMarriage

 

[cranston]

Pretty hard to get gay marriage passed in a country that votes conservative most of the time.

 

[bluemount]

It will happen - probably well before the remainder of Europe like Italy or the Eastern state.

 

[richym]

Yeah it is sad how long it is taking. And with Abbot in power we won't hold our breath.