Audio from the first reading of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, introduced into Parliament by Labour MP Louisa Wall on 29 August 2012. The Bill passed its first reading - 80 ayes / 40 noes.
Note: The result was incorrectly read in the House. Also note that Raymond Huo (List member, Labour Party) did not abstain from the vote but was also not recorded as voting for or against the Bill (the reason for only 120 votes in a 121 seat Parliament)
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