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Here's How Many Same-Sex Couples Got Married Since The Law Changed
We've collected the data, and it turns out a lot of same-sex couples got married.
This Right Wing Shock Jock Was An Unlikely Ally In The Marriage Equality Campaign
Touted by some as the man who brought down Malcolm Turnbull, Alan Jones had a hand in the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
An Anti-Vilification Case Has Been Launched Against People Who Said Homophobic Things During The Postal Survey
The LGBTI Legal Service is targeting posts on social media and posters put up during the postal survey that vilified queer people during last year's postal survey.
Here Are Some Of The Ads Politicians Made You Pay For During The Same-Sex Marriage Debate
"Compulsory radical gay sex education."
There Was Just One Bribery Complaint During The Same-Sex Marriage Postal Survey And It Was For An Activewear Competition
For trying to give away merch if the "yes" vote reached 70%.
Never Do This Again: Postal Survey Given The Thumbs Down
Remember that three months when everyone debated the rights of a minority group in Australia? Let's not do that again.
The Man Who Banned Same-Sex Marriage In Australia Is Now Responsible For Examining Freedoms
"This bill is necessary because there is significant community concern about the possible erosion of the institution of marriage," Philip Ruddock said in 2004.
Tim Wilson: The "No" Campaign Lost Because My Mother Wouldn't Vote Against Me
"I said to the No campaign many times, to win this vote you have to get my mother to vote against me."
"Is It Worth It?": Dean Smith's Calculated Risk On Marriage Equality
"There’ll be lots of queens there – but there’ll only be one The Queen."
A New Survey Finds Most LGBTI Australians Were Negatively Affected By The Same-Sex Marriage Vote
"The debates of the past two months hurt me and hurt my family."
Almost 17,000 Australians Sent Back Blank Same-Sex Marriage Survey Forms
Observers saw 4.8% of all responses – and largely agreed with the ABS.
Peter Dutton Says He'll Vote In Favour Of Legalising Same-Sex Marriage In Parliament
Because a majority of his electorate voted "yes".
People Are Annoyed With This Newspaper’s Ridiculous Front Page The Day After Australia Said YES To Marriage Equality
"Not sure Al Bundy represents the struggle by gay and lesbian people for equality after years of repression but hey."
Here's How Hardline "No" Campaigners Reacted To The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Result
For some, this is just the beginning.
The Gay Couples Who Have Waited Years For Same-Sex Marriage Have Finally Won
"What we heard was 61 point something — at which point I just burst into tears."
Teens Have Shown Up Under-45s With Their Participation In The Postal Survey
Looks like they figured out how to mail a letter!
16 Tweets About The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Result That'll Make You LOL
"Is this all mackleroys fault?"
75% Of People In Tony Abbott's Electorate Voted YES For Marriage Equality
A total of 133 out of 150 electorates had a majority "yes" vote.
There Were About 40 People At The "No" Campaign's Postal Survey Results Gathering
Only 17 electorates recorded a majority "no" response.
21 Reactions To The "Yes" Result That Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
After months of campaigning Australia voted "yes".
Australia Has Voted YES To Same-Sex Marriage In A Landmark National Survey
The result comes after a three-month campaign.
Here's Everything That Happened On The First Day Of The Senate's Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Australians overwhelmingly voted in favour of same-sex marriage, 61.6% to 38.4%.
Politicians Are Betting On The Outcome Of The Same-Sex Marriage Postal Survey
But it's all for charity.
Dean Smith Will Introduce His Same-Sex Marriage Bill Within Hours Of A “Yes” Vote
The motion is backed by a powerful cross-party coalition including senators from Labor, the Greens, and the crossbench.
Everything You Need To Know About The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Announcement
Wednesday 10am AEDT.
Proposed "No Gay Weddings" Laws Wouldn't Pass Parliament, Says Turnbull
"If there is a yes vote tomorrow, you will see parliament at its best."
Australians Want The Right To Turn Away Gay Couples, Senator Claims
"I’ve never heard anyone call for exemptions other than these."
The Conservative Same-Sex Marriage Bill Would Roll Back Anti-Discrimination Protections
"Are we going back to a time in Australia where there were signs outside a shop saying who they would serve and who they wouldn't?"
This Week, Conservatives Lined Up To Suggest Delaying Same-Sex Marriage
Conservatives lined up each day this week to say, 'Let's not rush same-sex marriage'.
65 Times The Same-Sex Marriage Debate Was Definitely Not Respectful
"Australians are able, and have demonstrated, that they can have a respectful discussion." — Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, August 8, 2017.
The Last Voters: Here's What Happened In The Final Hour Of The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
"Honestly, I'm just like, really, really, unorganised."
Two People Crashed A Church Service To Campaign Against Same-Sex Marriage
"We would never do anything like that to churches or people who feel differently than we do."
The "No" Side In The Same-Sex Marriage Debate Has Raised $6 Million, According To Tony Abbott
The former prime minister says the "no" movement will become the conservative GetUp.
A Muslim Fashion Designer Has Created A Head Scarf In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
"At the end of the day, everyone should feel proud of who they are."
Almost 80% Of Australians Don't Want An Unequal Same-Sex Marriage Law
Conservatives are crafting extensive religious exemptions, but a new poll suggests Australians don't want gay couples singled out.
10am, November 15: That's When We'll Know The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Result
It's less than two weeks away now.
John Oliver Has Absolutely Savaged Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Survey
"Garriage! That is a stupid word."
Some LGBT People Are Boycotting The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
“If I wanted to make a fucking law, I’d get elected to parliament.”
The "Yes" Campaign Has Downed Tools In The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
Forms must be in by November 7.
Conservatives Are Hinting They May Try And Delay Marriage Equality If Australia Votes "Yes"
"I don't want to legislate in haste."
Almost 12 Million People Have Had A Say On Other People's Marriages
There are still 4.1 million forms out there.
I Accept The Church Will Never Marry Me – But Why Can't The State? Asks Magda Szubanski
"Why should you have the right to tell me or any other person, straight or gay, what they do in the civil domain?"
Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Led To Human Rights Law Breaches: UN Committee
"The prohibition on same-sex marriage is creating other discriminatory distortions in Australia’s laws."
Some Of The "No" Campaign's Claims Are Hurting Children, Leading Paediatricians Say
The kids of same-sex parents are alright – but prolonged, nasty debate over their families contributes to stress and anxiety, experts say.
Sydney Anglicans Silenced In $1 Million "No" Campaign Donation Debate
"I had my papers in my hand ready to go. And then it was all just closed down."
"No" Campaign Granted A "Fool's Pardon" In Marriage Survey, Says Leading Campaigner
"My impression of the phrase 'no detriment clause' is the same as 'clean coal' — I think it’s an invented phrase."
Almost 11 Million Australians Have Weighed In On Other People's Marriages
And 120,000 have asked for a replacement form.
Labor To Support Dean Smith's Marriage Bill If "Yes" Vote Is Returned
Labor says the bill strikes an acceptable compromise on religious exemptions — but the party still has a conscience vote.
Australian Children's Rights Groups Say Yes To Same-Sex Marriage
"What children need is loving parents who have the capacity to look after them."
Here Are The Same-Sex Marriage Exemptions The "No" Campaign Has Previously Called For
Australia's survey on same-sex marriage still has weeks to run — but people are already looking beyond the vote.
This Is Why Teenagers Who Turn 18 During The Same-Sex Marriage Survey Feel Cheated
August 24 was the cut-off — if you come of voting age after that, too bad.
10 Million Aussies Have Weighed In On (Mostly) Other People's Marriages
Ten million survey forms have been returned — but concerns have been raised about the prospect of overseas Australians voting twice.
Anglican Leaders Slam Sydney Diocese's $1 Million Donation To The "No" Campaign
"It is an appalling and immoral use of money."
The "No" Campaign Got $1 Million From The Sydney Anglican Diocese To Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage
It's the first major church donation to be revealed so far in the survey.
This Couple Started Their Own "Yes" Campaign In A Remote Australian Town
"When I was growing up in Kalgoorlie I didn’t know being gay was an option."
Here Are The Reject Same-Sex Marriage Postal Survey Designs
Some of the designs look like they're from the 1980s.
I Visited My Neighbours Using The Same-Sex Marriage "No" Campaign App And This Is What Happened
Actually none of them were bothered by the "turn by turn directions to your neighbour" map.
This Children's Author Got An Anti-Marriage Equality Robocall About Her Own Book
Have you heard of the Gender Fairy? Uhhh I wrote it.
The Poster Dad For The "No" Campaign Didn't Want His Kids Taught About Wizardry, Horoscopes
He also objected to any mention of LGBT people that didn't position them or their relationships as unhealthy or unnatural.
Queensland Deputy Premier Targeted With Bizarre Anti-Gay Email, Nazi Stickers In Marriage Survey
The email purported to be from Jackie Trad and spread Google searches of bizarre conspiracy theories.
Over 9 Million People Have Already Voted In The Same-Sex Marriage Survey, ABS Estimates
There's five weeks of campaigning left.
Here's Why The Whole Of Australia Is Currently Fighting Over Macklemore
Yes, the rapper. It's a long story.
Literally Just 29 Funny Tweets About Macklemore, Tony Abbott, And The NRL Grand Final
This whole thing is so stupid.
New Zealand MP Behind Marriage Equality Law Says Catholic Lecturing On Marriage Is Disgusting
"If you want to be a moral crusader, why don’t you eliminate child sexual abuse?"
Here's Why The High Court Allowed The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
Actually it can be called a postal vote, the High Court rules. (Well, kind of.)
No Clear Process For Same-Sex Marriage Survey Complaints, Says Labor
"It is not clear who would have responsibility for handling such a complaint."
Tony Abbott Is Mad That Macklemore Is Performing "Same Love" At The NRL Grand Final
Tony Abbott has said the NRL grand final should be free of "politics". Here are all the times politics stayed well away from sport.
The Statistical Society Has Absolutely Savaged The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
"If the aim was to understand the views of all Australians, an opinion survey would be more appropriate."
Every Government And Opposition Leader In Australia Is Voting Yes On Same-Sex Marriage...Except One
Seventeen out of Australia's 18 federal, state and territory leaders are voting "yes".
Here's Why The "Yes" Campaign Isn't Taking The Bait And Going Negative
"We know part of the job of the 'no' campaign is ... to make change look scary," said The Equality Campaign's Tiernan Brady.
Tony Abbott's Daughter Has Made An Emotional Plea For Marriage Equality: It's "More Than Politics"
The daughter of the most prominent "no" campaigner has appeared in an advert for the "yes" side.
Inside The Scramble At The ABS To Run The Marriage Equality Postal Survey
"Public knowledge [is] now that the ABS will be involved with a plebiscite of some kind."
This Woman Was Left Terrified After A Man Yelled "Faggots" And Threw Rocks At Her Windows
"I was frozen with fear ... I don't think I've ever been so scared in my entire life."
Here's What Happened At A Same-Sex Marriage Doorknocking Campaign
"You don’t need to know someone to know this is important."
"Nothing To Do With Marriage Equality," Claims Man Charged With Headbutting Tony Abbott
"I'm never gonna to get the opportunity to headbutt that c**t again ... so I seized a moment."
Here's Why Right Now Is The Most Critical Part Of The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
"Anybody who doesn't vote within the first few days of receiving the paper, usually doesn’t."
Cory Bernardi Stirring Controversy About Boys Wearing Dresses Backfired In The Best Way Possible
A school charity's $900 fundraising target to educate girls has raised over $200,000 in less than two days.
A 38-Year-Old Man Has Been Charged Over Allegedly Headbutting Tony Abbott
The North Hobart man will appear in court on October 23.
Here's How Much Media Attention The "Yes" And "No" Sides Get
Exclusive: Media analysis provided to BuzzFeed News shows the "no" side in the marriage equality debate is getting a lot more media attention than the "yes" side.
Turnbull Says A "No" Vote Would See An End To Same-Sex Marriage Issue In Coalition
"If the people have spoken against it, we won’t be proposing it at the election, I can assure you."
21 Funny Tweets About The Postal Survey That'll Make You Smile Despite Everything
"We’re here, we’re queer, we’re tired, where can I lie down?"
"It's Bullshit": Woman Behind Tasmanian Archbishop Case Slams Religious Freedom Claims
"There's an incredible insistence on 'We can't say what we believe'. Yes you can! But own up to it, and don't make things up."
Nothing Has Changed Since New Zealand Legalised Same-Sex Marriage, NZ Minister Says
"I think that it's about love and it's about actually respecting people's right and in my view Australia needs to get on with it," New Zealand education minister Nikki Kaye tells BuzzFeed News.
A Gay Q&A Audience Member Challenged The Claim That A "No" Vote Isn't Judging His Relationship
"You voting 'no' is really a reflection of my relationship."
Here's What Happened At The "No" To Same-Sex Marriage Campaign Launch
1,500 people turned up to witness the launch of Australia's "no" campaign.
Christian Leaders Hit Back At Lyle Shelton Over Gay Conversion Therapy Remarks
"The majority of Australian Christians do not feel represented by the ACL and its exclusionary opinions."
The Coalition For Marriage Is Made Up Of Church Officials And Ex-Staffers
The group claiming to represent a "grassroots" movement against same-sex marriage in Australia is made up of a collection of church officials and former political staffers.
Parents Should Be Able To Send Their Kids To Gay Conversion Therapy, Says Leading "No" Campaigner
"If someone's a minor, it is up to their parents."
Australia Post Have Extra Security Measures For The Same-Sex Marriage Survey
But the see-through postal survey envelopes could be cause for concern.
Kevin Rudd Claims His Godson Was Punched For Objecting To Man Pulling Down Rainbow Flags
He was allegedly targeted after confronting a man pulling down rainbow flags.
Don't Post Pictures Of Your Entire Same-Sex Marriage Survey Form Online, Says ABS
Step away from Instagram.
Same-Sex Marriage "No" Campaigner Says Homophobia Doesn't Exist Much In Australia
"I do know what homophobia is, but I don't think it exists much in our country."
"Polite" Prejudice In Same-Sex Marriage Debate Still Lands, Says Penny Wong
"Sometimes prejudice comes in very polite forms ... but it lands nevertheless."
