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发帖数: 4174 | 1 Australia Gay Marriage: Parliament Proposes Bills Lifting Ban On Same-Sex
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CANBERRA, Australia — Two rival bills that would lift a ban on gay marriage
in Australia have been introduced into Parliament weeks after the ruling
Labor Party lifted its opposition to same-sex unions.
The two bills, sponsored by lawmakers from the Labor and the Greens parties,
highlight tensions between the minority government partners that undermine
the chances of gay marriage ever being endorsed by Parliament.
The bills introduced Monday are essentially the same. Both place same-sex
couples on the same footing as heterosexuals, while allowing religious
ministers the freedom to refuse to solemnize any marriages that are
inconsistent with their beliefs.
No timetable has been set for a vote on either bill. | g********d
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