Same sex marriage law in Australia. by OSullivan Legal | Aug 3, 2019 | Blog. You’re probably aware that the Marriage Act 1961 was amended in 2017 to allow for same sex marriage after an extensive debate over whether same sex marriage should be recognised. The definition of marriage has now officially been changed, to allow for the ‘union

The expansion of legal rights and protections afforded to same-sex couples in Australia is well developed at both federal and state level. For example, legislation now exists in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory that provides for the legal recognition of relationships, including same-sex unions.

Changes to how we recognise overseas same-sex marriages. Since 9 December 2017, same-sex marriages that took place overseas are generally recognised in Australia. If we recognise your marriage, you can’t get married again in Australia. But you may choose to hold another type of ceremony, such as: confirmation of vows; recommitment ceremony; Family law and same-sex divorce in Australia and …

civil marriage celebrants should be required to uphold the law and marry same-sex couples if same-sex marriage is legalised in Australia a separate category of ‘religious marriage celebrant’ should be created to allow marriage celebrants performing ceremonies to …

"Australia is now the only developed, English-speaking country that doesnt allow same-sex couples to marry." Billy Cantwell, editor of Irish-Australian newspaper the Irish Echo, also believed the vote in Ireland would help Australias same-sex marriage campaign gain momentum. He said it will encourage other countries to look at similar laws.