The federal government claimed their reason for the overturn was that the bill was "inconsistent with federal laws". This refers to the federal law passed in 2004 that stated marriage was between a man and a woman. The ruling by the High Court was decided unanimously.
The bill just went into effect last weekend, but it was enough time for 27 couples to get married. Now those couples are facing their marriages becoming null and void.
Australian Christian Lobbyists claim keeping marriage between a man and a woman is "good for society and beneficial for governments to uphold in legislation." as well as insuring future generations can be raised by their biological parents. Frankly, I find this kind of talk complete nonsense. Marriage is about love not gender, and some kids are much better off away from biological parents with people that will actual love them and look out for them. Unfortunately, even though it's nearly 2014, not everyone seems to understand this way of thinking.
Thankfully, a large portion of Australians support same-sex marriage, many of which are part of the younger generations. This gives me hope that things will change for same-sex couples in Australia in the future.
Lots of love to those effected by this ridiculous nonsense.
XOXO
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25344219
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