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    The Australian‏Verified account @australian 6 Dec 2017

    #BREAKING: Same-sex marriage is now legal in Australia http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/politicsnow-ssm-bill-decided-today-citizenship-saga-continues/news-story/642ba787fcb52a24f08d61be8ac650d7 …pic.twitter.com/vQnXZKxowX

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      1. righton‏ @Leftoutforgood 6 Dec 2017
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        that sucks

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      1. Uyoumaavotu‏ @urhoruba 6 Dec 2017
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        Hope polygamy and bigamy will next so will d ability to marry a computerised human like robots or dog etc! There must be equality for ALL.

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      2. Sue Ach‏ @sueydoz 6 Dec 2017
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        who cares can we move on with REAL LIFE THREATENING ISSUES.

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      2. Dougal Wallace 🍻‏ @DougalWallace 6 Dec 2017
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        ...no, it isn't. Not until it's ratified by the Governor-General...

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      1. El Short‏ @ElShort0007 6 Dec 2017
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        Thank F888ing Christ that's over.

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      2. Charlie‏ @Charlie36623866 7 Dec 2017
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        So what. How about getting on with running the country.

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      2. stephenlesliejones‏ @stephenlesliejo 6 Dec 2017
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        So there's no need for flies on walls at the ABC Christmas party?

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      1. Maroun G.M.G. Rahme‏ @Maroun4u 8 Dec 2017
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        Big deal let’s talk about real issues like homeless people and thieving bankers

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      1. Tom Quinn‏ @TMMQUINN2015 7 Dec 2017
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        NO. The Legislation has to be authorised by the Crown and a date set for it to be enacted. Most likely early next January.

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      1. Ungur Aed Dagda, Fire's Fury in Flesh and Fur‏ @RedPandarilla 6 Dec 2017
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        CONGRATULATIONS, AUSTRALIA!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💞💖

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      1. Ann.Onymous.‏ @Elljay1011 6 Dec 2017
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        About bloody time

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      1. john davison‏ @icecocaine 11 Dec 2017
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        Now polygyny,incest,no age limit in marriage or 6ual and animal marriage and 6all acts within 20/30 years or less .

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