Is gay marriage legal in australia?

MANY Australians are celebrating the passing of same-sex marriage laws but what exactly are we cheering? read more

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day. read more

SAME-SEX marriage is officially legal in Australia after the Governor-General signed off on the historic laws today. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Sir Peter Cosgrove in Canberra for the signing of the bill this morning — the last step to change Australia’s laws. read more

Unlike Australian federal elections, where voting is compulsory, the postal vote was voluntary and also non-binding. This means the government is not legally obliged to do anything and will have to pass legislation to make same-sex marriage law. read more