VIDEO: Australian MP PROPOSES to partner in Parliament, while debating same-sex marriage!

Australian MP Tim Wilson got emotional and proposed to his long-time partner, Ryan Bolger, during a debate in the Parliament on same-sex marriages. Wilson's romantic proposal has created quite a storm on social media.

#RelationshipGoals: Australian parliamentarian Tim Wilson (R) proposed to his gay partner Ryan Patrick Bolger, who was sitting in the public gallery, at Parliament in Canberra, Australia, on December 4. Wilson was giving a speech on same-sex marriage and proposed to Bolger during Parliament’s debate on a bill that is expected to soon legalize marriage equality across the country. (Source: AP)

Of all the big proposals made across the world, there would be VERY few done mid-speech in Parliament. But then, this year the Australian Parliament has stood witness to some pretty historic deeds. While, there is no denying that the Parliament is often filled with lots of drama, evocative speeches and ruckus, a declaration of love would not have occurred to most, which is what makes this proposal so unique that it would probably be added to the parliamentary records book. But it really happened when an Australian MP, Tim Wilson, turned emotional and proposed to his partner during a debate on same-sex marriages in the country.

Ryan Bolger, Wilson’s partner for many years, was sitting in the public gallery when he was asked the question towards the end of W and said “yes” – reaffirming a commitment they made nine years ago. “In my first speech I defined our bond by the ring that sits on both of our left hands, and they are the answer to a question we cannot ask,” the 37-year-old lawmaker said, referring to the first time he addressed the Parliament last year. “There’s only one thing left to do: Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?” he said with tears in his eyes.

Watch the video here:

.@timwilsoncomau has proposed to his long term partner Ryan on the floor of parliament. MORE: https://t.co/2cxtFlzqnT pic.twitter.com/KYn3ApIpVW

— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) December 4, 2017

The House of Representatives still has not cleared the bill, but is giving priority to lifting the ban on same-sex marriage in Australia. A majority of parties want the legislation passed this week after many Australian businessmen endorsed change to the postal ballot last month.

Here is the transcript from the House proceedings:

Transcript of Liberal MP Tim Wilson proposing to his partner Ryan Bolger in the House of Representatives. #auspol @abcnews @politicsabc pic.twitter.com/POmRIPvJqh

— Dan Conifer (@DanConifer) December 4, 2017

We have a marriage proposal in parliament! ‘Yes’ is marked in the Hansard https://t.co/ZaFA1ABGp4 #MarriageEquality #auspol pic.twitter.com/SZ7wEQbpH6

— Guardian Australia (@GuardianAus) December 4, 2017

The video of the proposal is going viral across social media platforms and people can’t stop gushing about it and from fellow politicians to citizens everyone could not stop congratulating the couple.

Congratulations @timwilsoncomau who just asked his partner Ryan to marry him on the floor of the Parliament. 💕💚❤️💙💜

— Sarah Hanson-Young🌈 (@sarahinthesen8) December 4, 2017

Tim Wilson just proposed to his partner on the floor of parliament. He accepted. 👬 A place that all to often engenders hate at least for one morning is over flowing with love 🌈 #HOR #marriageequality

— The Blatchelor (@lotacharlie) December 4, 2017

Australian MP Tim Wilson proposed to his partner in parliament during his speech on same-sex marriage and guess what, his partner said yes! This is beautiful. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/zBCOR04Yyb

— Ricky Davila 🇵🇷 (@TheRickyDavila) December 4, 2017

OK it is cute that Tim Wilson proposed to his partner in Parliament. Like, my heart is warm enough to enjoy that.

— Merry Pringles 🎄🎆 (@mdixonsmith) December 4, 2017

I’m crying tim wilson proposed to his boyf and it’s recorded forever on hansard. that’s so cute.

— amanda (@snupermen) December 4, 2017

I’M SOBBING HAPPY TEARSSSS

— Aleczander Gamboa (@aleczZzander) December 4, 2017

LOVE THIS. And seeing Hon Warren Entsch huge smile and applause reminds me of my father every time he sees or talks about me and his soon to be son in law. Huge congrats to @timwilsoncomau and overwhelming gratitude to you all. #MarriageEquality #auspol

— O_miCa🌈 (@en_Vuelo) December 4, 2017

Ok that’s beautiful! Congratulations to them both I hope life is nothing but happiness for you ♥️♥️♥️

— 🎀 𝒦𝑒𝒾𝓇𝒶 𝒪𝓍𝑒𝓃𝒽𝒶𝓁𝓁 🎀 (@JiminsSmolToof) December 4, 2017

YES! @timwilsoncomau congratulated by Warren Entsch and Trent Zimmerman after (successfully) proposing to his partner, Ryan, on the floor of the House of Reps. Australia making up ground on the same-sex marriage front today. #auspol @ellinghausen picture. pic.twitter.com/TSUl2Whv1m

— Stephanie Peatling (@srpeatling) December 4, 2017

Tim Wilson just asked his partner to MARRY HIM IN THE CHAMBER! HE SAID YES!

— Lane Sainty (@lanesainty) December 4, 2017

It is going to be difficult to beat that speech in the House of Reps, just quietly. https://t.co/VztPqfrc52

— Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) December 4, 2017

Aww, Tim Wilson proposed to his partner in parliament. Bless.

— chloe sargeant🏳️‍🌈 (@chlosarge) December 4, 2017

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— Jeff Peart (@jeffpeart) December 4, 2017

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— Henribechnæsheim🍑 (@mundibechnaes) December 4, 2017

“i don’t care for tim wilson, but” SHUT UP WHO CARES YOU CAN BE HAPPY FOR SOMEONE FINALLY GETTING TO BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING WITHOUT HAVING TO QUALIFY YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT THEM

— renne (@rennemiles) December 4, 2017

This is what we all campaigned for. Beautiful. First proposal on the parliament floor. Historic for so many reasons 🌈 “Same-sex marriage: Tim Wilson proposes to his partner after bill introduced to House of Reps” https://t.co/orfBIu0x6A

— Mike Cannon-Brookes (@mcannonbrookes) December 4, 2017

This is not the first time something intriguing has happened in the Australian Parliament. Australian Senator Larissa Waters made international headline for breastfeeding her daughter in the House while moving a motion. People around the world took note of it and why it was a big deal as earlier another senator was asked to take away her child from the chamber.

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