Same-sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage survey results: National, by state and electorate

See the full results, including seat-by-seat breakdowns.<p>Australia has voted 'yes' to support changing the law to allow same-sex couples to marry.<p>Key …

Equality

Here's How Hardline "No" Campaigners Reacted To The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Result

For some, this is just the beginning.

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Australians Approve Same-Sex Marriage in Nonbinding Vote

Australians have voted in favor of same-sex marriage in a nonbinding national vote, capping off a two-month campaign that critics had tried but …

Equality

Australia Just Voted Overwhelmingly in Favor of Marriage Equality

After a long and bitter campaign, 61.6 percent of the country's voters just affirmed their right to same-sex marriage.<p>By a wide margin, the Australian public voted in favor of marriage equality, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced Wednesday morning local time.<p>The results follow a long and …

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Australia gay vote: The moment the country said yes

Australia has voted decisively in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. The result was greeted with celebrations in Sydney - and a proposal.<p><i>Video by Simon Atkinson.</i>

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We Made You An Extremely Gay Playlist To Celebrate The Yes Vote

The results are in, and there’s nothing left to say except SUCK IT, HOMOPHOBES.<p>After tallying up more than 12.7 million votes the Australian Bureau …

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How the killing of a gay academic changed Australia

<b>On Wednesday, Australians will learn the result of a non-binding national survey on legalising same-sex marriage. The discussion over changing the law has been one of the most hotly debated issues in the nation's recent social and political history.</b><b>But the death of a university lecturer in Adelaide</b> …

Equality

Australians say 'yes' to same-sex marriage

Results released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed 61% of the population voted to allow same-sex marriage, with 38% voting against.

World News

Mississippi governor’s attorneys defend state law denying services to LGBTQ people

JACKSON, Miss. — Attorneys for Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant are defending a state law that lets government workers and private business people cite religious beliefs to deny services to LGBTQ people.<p>In arguments filed Monday to the U.S. Supreme Court, they wrote that the law protects people from …

Equality

Marriage equality will happen. I've fallen in love with my country all over again

We shouldn’t have had to go through the same-sex marriage vote. But the result is clear. The doomsayers are defeated and they don’t speak for Australia<p>For a moment my exhilaration was mixed with rage. The crowd in Prince Alfred Park was cheering. The place had gone off. Applause was rolling across …

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Same-sex marriage result: Don't blame western Sydney for its No vote

I'm a proud Westie and I voted Yes. While I can't speak for all western Sydney people, I was surprised to learn 12 of only 17 electorates that voted …

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'It's a g'day': World reacts to landmark Yes vote on same-sex marriage

World leaders and celebrities have expressed their support for Australia's landmark majority Yes vote on same-sex marriage.<p>Sixty-one point six per …

Equality

Companies celebrate marriage equality vote

Australian businesses have cheered the nation's majority 'yes' decision in support of same-sex marriage and are urging federal parliament to …

Equality

Same-sex marriage survey: Gen Y got involved and the pollsters got it right

The same-sex marriage survey, or the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey as the Australian Bureau of Statistics framed it, is finally done. The …

Equality

Same-sex marriage: Australia says YES

IT’S a red-letter day as Australia anxiously awaits the results of the same-sex marriage postal survey.<p>After months of fierce debate on both sides, …

Equality

News Daily: Zimbabwe violence and Australia backs gay marriage

<b>Hello. Here's your morning briefing:</b><p>Zimbabwe military action 'not a coup against Mugabe'<p>The military in Zimbabwe has insisted it is not staging a coup against President Robert Mugabe, after it took control of the national broadcaster. Heavy gunfire and artillery have been heard in the capital …

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Same-sex marriage postal survey: how the Illawarra voted

HOW YOUR ELECTORATE VOTED: Same-sex marriage postal survey participation rates in each Illawarra seat were: Cunningham 81.9%, Gilmore 80.6% and …

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Australian voters say yes to same-sex marriage

Australian voters overwhelmingly approved the introduction of same-sex marriage Tuesday, with 62% in agreement and 31% saying no. Nearly 79% of …

Equality

Australians vote Yes in same-sex marriage survey

Australia has voted by a significant majority to legalise same-sex marriage, paving the way for a social reform that has become a totemic issue for …

Equality

Same-sex marriage: Gay couples deliver where RBA has failed

Wedding costs are set to soar as the same sex marriage vote unleashes decades of pent-up demand for celebrants, churches, venues, caterers, and - yes …

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Same Sex Marriage gallery

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Australia has voted. Now urge your MP to vote YES to marriage equality.

The results are in and the outcome is clear. Australia said YES to fairness. YES to love. YES to marriage equality.<p>Congratulations to everyone that …

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I'm glad Australia has voted yes, but I'll never take my equality for granted again

As I write this, my partner and I are both leaning towards a very simple registry service – and a bloody big party<p>At a stand-up show last weekend, the comedian opened by asking who in the room was married. I found myself outraged and offended. Why would he ask that at this time and place? Why not …

Opinion

Australia votes YES YES YES for marriage equality

Thank fuck.<p>Australia voted in favour of marriage equality, which now means that across the country, we will be flooded with beautiful marriage …

Equality

Australians Vote Yes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

November 15th, 2017, 12:04 AM UTC<p>Australians have voted in support of same-sex marriage, with over 61% of voters in favor of allowing gay couples to …

Business

The 10 most important things in the world right now

Hello! Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday.<p><b>1. The US Senate held a hearing over a President's ability to order the use of nuclear weapons.</b> It was the first time in over 40 years Congress has held such a hearing.<p><b>2. Chaos erupted in Zimbabwe prompting rumours of a coup.</b> Multiple explosions were …

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Australia votes 🌈 YES 🌈 to marriage equality & all the latest news from Star Observer

<b>EVERY STATE AND TERRITORY VOTED YES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY</b><p>Of the 150 federal electorates, 133 returned a majority Yes vote.<p><b>ABBOTT AND ABETZ’S</b> …

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China urged to stop using electroshock therapy to 'convert' LGBT people

Taiwan could soon become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, while Hong Kong this month won its bid to host the Gay Games in 2022, another Asian first.<p>But in mainland China, LGBT people are still being subjected to forced confinement, medication and even electric shock therapy to …

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The road to same-sex marriage support has been long – and the fight isn't over yet

Today’s same-sex marriage survey results represent a moment of extraordinary change. It is well within living memory that homosexuality in Australia …

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16 Tweets About The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Result That'll Make You LOL

"Is this all mackleroys fault?"

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