Gay Politician Proposes To His Partner During Same Sex Marriage Debate
This video is bound to brighten up your Monday. Australian politician Tim Wilson proposed to his longtime partner Ryan Bolger in The House of Representatives today during a debate on same sex marriage.
Check out the video below:
An emotional Tim proposed to his partner Ryan who was in the audience during the debate:
The person I have to thank most is my partner, Ryan. You've had to tolerate more than most because you've 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. But in my first speech I defined our bond by the ring that sits on both of our left hands and they are the answer of the questions we cannot ask. So there's only one thing left to do. Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?
Tim then cheekily added that the proposition be recorded in Hansard, the official record of debates:
"We'll chuck that in the memoirs in Hansard".
The proposal and subsuquent acceptance by Ryan drew cheers and applause from the crowd. The speaker congratulated the pair, and confirmed that Mr Bolger's response had been officially recorded in Hansard.
Mr Wilson is believed to be the first MP to propose on the floor of the house, according to officials.
Last month, Australians declared their support of same-sex marriage in a national vote.