Parliament’s first gay marriage proposal
After Australia’s long-awaited same-sex marriage bill was introduced into the House of Representatives on Monday, Liberal MP Tim Wilson proposed to his partner, Ryan, from the floor.
The proposal was made at the end of Wilson's same-sex marriage speech, when he turned to thank Bolger — who was sitting with marriage equality advocates in the public gallery — for his support.
“You have had to tolerate more than most because you have had to put up with me. Trust me! This debate has been the soundtrack to our relationship. We both know this issue isn't the reason we got involved in politics — give us tax reform any day,” Wilson said.
“But in my first speech I defined our bond by the ring that sits on both of our left hands. And that they are the answer to the question we cannot ask. So there's only one thing left to do. Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?”
Watch the video to see what happened next:
What marriage advice would you offer the newly-engaged couple?
Relax enjoy your relationship but maintain separate interests .