Mixed community reaction after Australians decisively back gay marriage

Same-sex marriage campaigners are celebrating the historic 'Yes' vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in the government's voluntary postal survey. While same-sex marriage campaigners are celebrating what amounts to a major victory after their decades of campaigning to have the Marriage Act changed -- others are more cautious.

Empty bottles of champagne sit with rainbow Yes flags in them after the marriage vote result announcement at Prince Alfred Park in Sydney Source: AAP