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Definition of Marriage Amendment Bill passes first reading

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Definition of Marriage Amendment Bill passes first reading

By: Newstalk ZB Staff | Latest Political News | Wednesday August 29 2012 21:27

 

New Zealand is a major step closer to opening marriage laws so gay couples can marry.

Labour MP Louisa Wall's marriage equality Bill has secured the numbers to pass its first reading in Parliament.

It passed by a higher than expected margin, 80 votes to 40.

How our MPs voted

Newstalk Nation: Same-sex marriage survey results

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