Same-sex marriage signed into law by the Governor General

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

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Attorney-General George Brandis receive the Marriage Amendment Act from Australian Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove. Source: AAP