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Same-sex couples will be able to get married in Australia from January 2018

Same Sex Marriage Lawful in Australia

General view of groom cake decorations on a wedding cake . Source: AAP

Same-sex couples will be able to get married in Australia from early next month with the changes to the law coming into effect from midnight on Saturday, Dec 9 One month's notice has to be given which means the first marriages can take place on January 9th 2018. This feature reveals more details.



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