Australia Says "YES" To Same-Sex Marriage!

Today the results of Australia's mail-in survey on marriage equality were announced, and once again, equality wins the day.

According to Australia's Chief Statistician, 61.6% voted "Yes," 38.4% said "No."

Every state and territory voted a majority "Yes". All states except New South Wales voted "Yes" by over 60%; NSW voted "Yes" by 58%.

An astounding 79.5% of eligible voters took part in the "vote-by-mail" effort.

Australia's Parliament will begin work immediately to craft and pass legislation to change the marriage laws "down under."

Australia is set to become the 25th nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

YES vote wins in Australia's same-sex marriage survey. Live coverage: https://t.co/LAScbG69tk #auspol #ssm #7News pic.twitter.com/yijvhQFQ6A

— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) November 14, 2017

Watch the incredible moment Australia said YES to same-sex marriage! (🔊 up 👆🏼 for this one!) #MarriageEquality pic.twitter.com/MAb1OeOQNh

— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) November 14, 2017

The Melbourne reaction #MarriageEquality pic.twitter.com/4Ye3VOd5NR

— Tom Cowie (@tom_cowie) November 14, 2017