World leaders and celebrities have expressed their support for Australia's landmark majority Yes vote on same-sex marriage.
Sixty-one point six per cent of Australians agreed same-sex couples should be allowed to marry in the historic national survey.
The result announcement was followed by an outpouring of relief and joy that was echoed across the world.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon applauded the country's decision with a short message on Twitter: "Well done, Australia."
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, who was the leader when same-sex marriage was legalised in the UK, said he was delighted with the result.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "thrilled" with the majority decision.
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres - who is married to Australian Portia de Rossi - also showed her support for the nation's decision: "It's a g'day. Way to go Australia," she wrote.
Current CEO of tech giant Apple, Tim Cook, said it was an important step forward for equality across the world.
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