Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong—Leader of the Opposition) (14:00): My question is to the Prime Minister. As the Prime Minister is aware, debate on the marriage equality legislation is taking longer than expected, with worthwhile contributions from all. That's why, a short time ago, I contacted the Prime Minister to make the unusual offer to defer question time today so that we could pass marriage equality as a matter of urgency. Will the Prime Minister join with Labor to get this done as soon as possible?