Tim Wilson, an Australian lawmaker in the conservative coalition government, figured a perfect and significant moment to propose to his partner.

The 37-year-old lawmaker while giving a speech during Parliament's debate on same-sex marriage proposed to his gay partner. The parliament was debating on a bill that will legalise same-sex marriage across country.

Wilson's 33-year-old partner Ryan Bolger was watching him deliver the speech from the public gallery. He recalled the first time he addressed the parliament and spoke about how he defined their bond by the ring that sits on their left hands.

"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," he said.

While talking about the struggles he and his partner faced as a gay couple, Wilson said "this debate has been the soundtrack to our relationship". Towards the end of the speech, he popped the question "Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?".

The answer was a resounding yes.

Here's the moment @timwilsoncomau proposed in the House of Reps #auspol pic.twitter.com/JSoBKpnjNY
- ABC Politics (@politicsabc) December 4, 2017

While the chamber applauded, deputy speaker Rob Mitchell ensured that there was an official record of this proposal.

In fact, Wilson's proposal made history as he was the first member of the Australian parliament to propose in the chamber.

Update: We've dug through Hansard and @timwilsoncomau appears to be the first ever Member to propose on the floor of the House. pic.twitter.com/NLGLxpYIrm
- Australian House of Representatives (@AboutTheHouse) December 4, 2017

A nonbinding postal survey found that 62 percent of Australian respondents wanted gay marriage to be legal. Almost 80 percent of Australia's registered voters took part in the two-month survey.

Since then, the House of Representatives is giving priority to lifting the ban on same-sex marriage in Australia.

(With inputs from AP)

Australian politician proposes to gay partner during same-sex marriage debate, parliament breaks into cheer

Tim Wilson, an Australian lawmaker, proposed to his gay partner while giving his speech during parliament's debate on same-sex marriages. The proposal was historic as it was the first time a member had proposed in the chamber.