The big day is November 21, says Sarah Hanson-Young.
The Greens will bring forward a senate debate on marriage equality, hoping the federal parliament will act on the issue following the successful Irish referendum on the weekend.
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Senator Sarah Hanson-Young announced this morning that discussion would take place in the senate on June 18 this year, with a senate vote on November 21.
"The Australian Greens welcomed the historic vote of 'YES' for same sex marriage in Ireland and the time is now right for Australia to follow suit," she said.
"Gay and lesbian Australians deserve better than being treated as second-class citizens, it's well time the Parliament acted."
"Cupid doesn't discriminate and neither should the law."
According to advocacy group Australian Marriage Equality, the largest hurdle for marriage equality is the lack of a free vote in the Liberal Party.
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