An Australian lawmaker proposed to his same-sex partner on floor of parliament. — -- Australian lawmaker Tim Wilson proposed to his partner of seven years today while debating a same-sex marriage ...

CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia's Parliament voted Thursday to allow same-sex marriage across the nation, following a bitter debate settled by a much-criticized government survey of voters that ...

The vote ends a long and at times bitter debate. — -- Marriage equality is now a reality in Australia. Its Parliament voted on Thursday to allow same-sex marriage in the Commonwealth country. The ...

Australia’s High Court ruled unanimously against legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Thursday, saying that the issue should be decided by parliament. The ...