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As of December 2017, same-sex marriage is legal in Australia. The Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 amended the Marriage Act 1961 to allow same-sex couples to marry. This change came after a national postal survey in which a majority of Australians voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.
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Does the Queen of England have the authority to change the marriage law in Australia?
No, any changes to marriage laws in Australia would be passed by the Australian Parliament.
When was same-sex marriage explicitly prohibited by law in Australia?
It wasn't until 2004 that the federal marriage laws were amended to explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage in Australia.
What are the current laws on same-sex marriage?
Some US states and foreign countries have laws permitting same-sex marriage. Some US states and foreign countries have laws prohibiting same-sex marriage.
What are the current Australian marriage laws regarding same-sex marriage?
As of December 9, 2017, same-sex marriage is legal in Australia. The Australian Parliament passed a law allowing same-sex couples to marry, granting them the same rights and recognition as heterosexual couples.
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What are the current marriage laws in Montana?
In Montana, the current marriage laws allow individuals who are at least 18 years old to get married without parental consent. Same-sex marriage is legal in the state, and couples must obtain a marriage license from a county clerk's office before getting married. Additionally, Montana recognizes common law marriages that meet specific criteria.
Are there any current laws against biracial marriages?
There are currently no laws prohibiting the marriage between two people of different races in the United States.
Have new marriage laws in the US effected marriage laws in the Cayman Islands?
Marriage laws are addressed state by state in the United States. There are no new blanket marriage laws. US marriage laws do not affect marriages in the Cayman Islands where the laws mirror UK law.
Is your Turkish marriage legal in Australia?
In Australia, a marriage performed in another country is seen as legal if the marriage is legally recognised in the country in which the marriage was performed and if the marriage would have been recognised as legally valid if it had of taken place in Australia.
What are the current marriage laws in Utah?
As of 2021, the current marriage laws in Utah require individuals to be at least 18 years old to marry without parental consent. Those who are 16 or 17 years old can marry with parental consent. Same-sex marriage is legal in Utah following the Supreme Court's ruling in 2015. Additionally, Utah does not allow for common-law marriages to be established.
What are the current laws and regulations surrounding gay marriage in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, gay marriage has been legal since 2004 when it became the first state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. The laws and regulations allow for same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples.
What is the current status of gay marriage laws in Alabama?
As of now, gay marriage is legal in Alabama. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, making it legal in all states, including Alabama.
