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Can LGBT Get Married in Australia?

Published in Legal Issues 1 min read

Yes, LGBT couples can legally marry in Australia.

Same-sex marriage was legalized in Australia on December 9, 2017, following a nationwide postal survey in which a majority of Australians voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.

This means that same-sex couples have the same rights and responsibilities as heterosexual couples under Australian law, including:

  • The right to marry in a civil ceremony or religious ceremony.
  • The right to adopt children.
  • The right to inherit property from their spouse.
  • The right to access government benefits and entitlements for married couples.

Since the legalization of same-sex marriage, Australia has become a leader in LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

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