Landslide vote passes Marriage Equality
“We’ve voted today for equality, for love, it’s time for more marriages, more commitment, more love, more respect,” Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said. “This is Australia: fair, diverse, loving and filled with respect.”
The historic law was passed today in Australian Parliament, with only 2 votes against it. Attorney-General George Brandis advised the law would formally change on Saturday, allowing same-sex couples to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage from this weekend.
After the vote, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said, "This isn't about me or the other 150 members of Parliament - it is about Australians and Australia, the LGBTIQ people and their families and their partners. We are telling them: we love you, you're equal."
A rainbow flag was displayed in Parliament as MPs cheered and hugged in celebration.
People are already twitting with joy around the world!
