Australians celebrate support for gay marriage

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Australians Celebrate YES Vote Win In Marriage Law Postal Survey

Australians march in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct after a historic poll showed overwhelming support for legalizing same-sex marriage. Getty Images

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People walk past a giant billboard in Sydney’s Kings Cross district promoting the “yes” vote for same-sex marriage on November 14, 2017. Debate on same-sex marriage is set to move… AFP/Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey listen to politicians and advocates at Taylor Square in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15,… Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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TOPSHOT – Supporters of the same-sex marriage “Yes” vote gather to celebrate the announcement in a Sydney park on November 15, 2017. Australians voted in favour of allowing same-sex couples… AFP/Getty Images

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Supporters of the vote yes for marriage equality gather in Haig Park to celebrate the result on November 15, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. Australians have… Getty Images

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Supporters of the ‘Yes’ vote for marriage equality celebrate at Melbourne’s Result Street Party on November 15, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Australians have voted for… Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: A couple kiss as they sit at their window as crowds supporting the Same Sex marriage Survey march down Oxford St and into the city… Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex Marriage Survey party down Oxford St in the heart of Sydney’s gay precinct on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia…. Getty Images

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15: Crowds supporting the Same Sex marriage Survey march down Oxford St and into the city on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Australians have voted… Getty Images

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Sen. Penny Wong celebrates with crowds gathering on Lonsdale Street in Canberra. Getty Images

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Cruise Ship Flies Rainbow Flag In Support Of Marriage Equality Ahead Of Survey Result Announcement

The Golden Princess arrives in Sydney Harbor flying the rainbow flag. Getty Images