The High Court rules in favor of government

The Australian Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the government and the marriage equality plebiscite will proceed as planned.

The High Court has handed down its rulings over the same-sex marriage postal survey. (AAP) Source: AAP

Pro-LGBT acitivists requested the government to have a free vote in the parliament instead of the planned postal vote. They have also accused the government of planning "unconstitutional" procedures without consulting with the parliament.