Australia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Australia's House of Representatives has legalized same-sex marriage by a wide margin.

Only four MPs voted no to make marriage equality the law of the land.

The Senate had already approved the legislation last week by a vote of 43-12.

After the Governor-General gives the legislation official approval in a formality known as “Royal Assent,” marriage equality will become the law of the land. Australia will become the 25th country to recognize same-sex couples’ right to marry.

Congratulations, Australia!

The moment the Senate passed the same-sex marriage legislation #auspol #marriageequality pic.twitter.com/DERUqv4Hgy

— Jane Norman (@janeenorman) November 29, 2017

Stop it Australia you're making me cry! #auspol #marriageequality pic.twitter.com/kREXmq5j3L

— Sarah Gerathy (@sarahgerathy) December 7, 2017

It's a YES! Simply and fairly, #MarriageEquality is now law! Today our country can be truly proud. We did it together! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/lGZgUgSmyL

— AU Marriage Equality (@AMEquality) December 7, 2017