Gay marriage vote might 2016: senator

Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm says gay marriage legislation will be "done and dusted" by June next year.

Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm

Senator David Leyonhjelm indicates he will oppose moves to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution (AAP) Source: AAP

A prominent backer of same-sex marriage legislation has warned advocates that a parliamentary vote may not take place this year.

However, Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm says he is reasonably confident a bill co-sponsored by himself, the coalition, Labor and the Greens will win the support of parliament.

"I wouldn't be surprised if it gets held over until the first half of next year," he told Sky News on Tuesday, adding it would be "done and dusted" by June.


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