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South Australian Attorney-General Vickie Chapman says a bill will be drafted for public consultation with a view to remove the defence by the end of the year.

The relationships register allows unmarried couples, whether in heterosexual or other relationships, to register their relationships and receive a certificate of registration.

“It’s clear to us that the gay panic aspect of the current provocation defence is offensive and should be removed”

SA keeps removing discriminatory laws against LGBTI people, while Victoria faced defeat on key pieces of legislation

The apology by Premier Weatherill comes in light of a number of bills currently being debated in the upper house to advance LGBTI equality in the state.

“I want to let the South Australian community know that I’m sorry for the discrimination within the state’s laws that they have experienced in the past”

If passed the bill will give legal recognition to all same-sex and gender diverse couples across the state, along with those married overseas.

South Australia is changing its laws to make the state more inclusive for LGBTI people

The Premier also said Marco would receive a new death certificate which will list his late husband as married once the appropriate legislation was passed in South Australia.

However, Baird continues to back decision to restrict when the film can be shown in schools.