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News and Events => Political and Legal News => Topic started by: DriftingCrow on October 23, 2013, 06:46:05 AM

Title: First Australian Jurisdiction Passes Marriage Equality
Post by: DriftingCrow on October 23, 2013, 06:46:05 AM
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mbvd/first-australian-jurisdiction-passes-marriage-equality
Author: Michelle Broder Van Dyke Source: BuzzFeed

Same-sex couples will be able to marry in the Australian Capital Territory under legislation passed Tuesday in support of marriage equality. Federal government officials have already said, though, that they will oppose the measure in court.

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It paves the way for marriages in December, but it's already supposed to be going on appeal.