Mixed community reaction after Australians decisively back gay marriage

Yes flags after the marriage vote result announcement in Sydney.

Yes flags after the marriage vote result announcement in Sydney. Source: AAP

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Same-sex marriage campaigners are celebrating the historic 'Yes' vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in the government's voluntary postal survey, but others who voted no are more cautious.

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