“Should the law be changed to allow same sex couples to marry?”

AUSTRALIAS postal vote on same-sex marriage is underway this month. Debates on the pros and the cons of the ssm intensifies.

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Various countries and jurisdictions around the world have legalised same-sex marriages, while others provide some forms of recognition and limited spousal rights to same-sex partners.

Full legalisation

 

Since 2001, 21 countries have legalised same-sex marriage, affording full recognition and rights to couples entering into them.

 

Is the legalisation of the sames sex marriage a worldwide situation?