Former MP Bob Brown has applauded the introduction of same sex marriage laws in the SA parliament. Source: AAP
SOUTH Australian legislation to allow same sex marriage could survive a High Court challenge, former Greens leader Bob Brown says.
Mr Brown has applauded the introduction of marriage equality legislation in the SA parliament and said if passed it would be a fitting tribute to former social-reforming premier Don Dunstan.
"What a great follow-through from the great premier Don Dunstan, who made such a breakthrough for equal rights in this country," he said.
Mr Brown said the suggestion that any state-based legislation would ultimately fail in the High Court cut across the justice of the proposed laws.
"The High Court can look at it and the High Court can make a decision, but to pre-judge the High Court is not the way our constitution and the balance between the states and the commonwealth works," he said.
"I expect the High Court will endorse it."
The SA legislation was introduced to parliament on Thursday with a vote expected by the end of the year.
Premier Jay Weatherill has pledged to support it and other Labor MPs will be allowed a conscience vote.
However Liberal MPs are expected to vote against it on party lines.
Opposition Justice spokesman Stephen Wade said any state-based laws for marriage equality would be ruled unconstitutional.
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