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It’s done.

Marriage equality is now law. Liberal Senator Dean Smith’s bill passed the House of Representatives at about 6pm yesterday, with only four MPs voting against it. Speaking at Parliament House, former Australian Marriage Equality national director Rodney Croome said the vote was a tribute to LGBTI people “who are gone and those who are yet to come”. Same-sex couples will be able to register their intent to marry from Saturday once Governor-General Peter Cosgrove ratifies the bill tomorrow, meaning the first weddings will take place from January 9 …

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Alex McKinnon, The Saturday Paper