Same-Sex Marriage Edges Closer In Australia

Will New South Wales be the first Australian state to legalise gay marriage?

A parliamentary inquiry has found that NSW has the power to introduce its own law, meaning it could become the first Australian state with the political power to legalise gay marriage.

The findings of a Parliamentary Inquiry released last week holds good news for same-sex couples in the Australian state of New South Wales.

The report found that NSW has the power to introduce its own marriage law, given that the bill can sustain the political process within both the Upper and Lower Houses of state-level parliament.

In a statement to The Sydney Morning Herald, Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich said that the Parliamentary Inquiry has “made history.”

“Submissions in favour of reform came from across the community – parents, clergy, health and mental health organisations, and prominent individuals from all sides. The number and breadth of submissions in support of marriage equality demonstrates that it is only a matter of time before a change in the law occurs. We look forward to making this a reality in NSW.”

Same-sex couples in Australia must currently travel oversees to get married, but as Steven Miller tells Australia’s Ten News, they receive no legal recognition or benefits once they return home…

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