Australian lawmaker proposes to gay partner in parliament
9 years agoIn this TV grab released by Australian Parliament via Seven News, Australian lawmaker Tim Wilson (C) proposes to his partner Ryan Bolger (not pictured) in parliament in Canberra on December 4, 2017. Wilson popped the question in parliament, proposing to his partner moments after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced. Wilson, who has reportedly been engaged to Bolger for nine years, fought back tears as he thanked his fiance for enduring a marriage debate that "has been the soundtrack to our relationship". / AFP PHOTO / Australian Parliament via Seven News / - / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / Australian Parliament via Seven News " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - NO RESALE - NO DISTRIBUTION TO THIRD PARTIES - 24 HOURS USE - NO ARCHIVES
A gay Australian lawmaker popped the question to his partner in parliament on Monday, with the first ever proposal in the chamber coming shortly after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced.