Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

While the numbers may be small, Humanist marriage ceremonies enhance the quality of the lives of those involved directly and others indirectly. In the grand scheme of collapsing governments, soaring interest rates and bond crises, we have found time in this House to reach out beyond that vista to remember that people are sustained by their core beliefs, whatever they are. Society's recognition and acknowledgement of those beliefs matter at this time and we advance that kind understanding in this House today. I welcome this Bill and thank the Minister for coming to the House.