Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm introduces same-sex marriage bill

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"The state cannot discriminate, and if it does so, that is an abuse of power": Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm. Photo: Peter Rae

Same-sex marriage is vital for three reasons: liberty, conscience and state power.

That's the argument of Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm who on Wednesday introduced a private senator's bill to allow same-sex marriage.

The bill would allow any Australian to marry regardless of "sex, sexual orientation and gender identity".

However, it also gives non-government religious and civil celebrants the right to refuse to marry same-sex couples.

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The libertarian doesn't believe government should interfere in individual choices and freedoms, and also supports the medical use of marijuana and assisted suicide.

Banning same-sex marriage diminishes people's ability to make life plans and marriage equality keeps state power in check, he says.

"The state is a wonderful servant but a terrible master," he says.

"The state cannot discriminate, and if it does so, that is an abuse of power."

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Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm introduces same-sex marriage bill

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November 26th, 2014
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