Same-sex marriage bill voted down in South Australia Jul 25, 2013 10:42:33 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Admin on Jul 25, 2013 10:42:33 GMT A push by Labor backbencher Susan Close to legalise same-sex marriage in South Australia has been defeated in State Parliament.Labor MPs were given a conscience vote on the private member's bill, with Premier Jay Weatherill among its supporters.Liberal MPs opposed the bill, arguing it was unconstitutional for a state to rule on same-sex marriage and the issue belonged in the federal arena. www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-25/same-sex-marriage-bill-voted-down-in-south-australian-parliament/4843506