Same-sex marriage
Policy
Marriage equality
Right around the world, marriage equality is becoming a reality for many LGBTI couples. We have an exciting opportunity here – let’s work together and get marriage equality in place. With the support of the majority of Australians, the time is right for marriage equality. The community understands that it's an issue of basic fairness...
Report
Same-sex marriage: issues for the 44th Parliament
Australia has achieved a high degree of equality between the treatment of same-sex and heterosexual relationships with marriage remaining the one significant area of difference. Executive summary Same-sex marriage has been on the political agenda in Australia for several years, as part of the broader debate about the legal recognition of same-sex relationships. While there...
Fact sheet
Fact Check Fact or fiction: A mother and father is better than same-sex parents
An argument often used by religious groups against legalising same-sex marriage is that it will have a negative impact on children's wellbeing.
Guide
Chronology of same-sex marriage bills introduced into the federal parliament: a quick guide
Overview: The recent result of the Irish referendum and the decision of the United States Supreme Court in favour of same-sex marriage has given the Australian campaign for marriage equality new momentum. The most recent same-sex marriage bill was introduced in early June 2015 and is now one of four bills on the subject before...
Guide
Chronology of same-sex marriage bills introduced into the federal parliament: a quick guide
The recent result of the Irish referendum and the decision of the United States Supreme Court in favour of same- sex marriage has given the Australian campaign for marriage equality new momentum. The most recent same- sex marriage bill was introduced in early June 2015 and is now one of four bills on the subject...