After voting a resounding "yes" in the postal vote survey in November last year, the history-making law allowing same-sex couples to legally marry in Australia passed one month ago, but today is the first day same-sex couples can be wed.
One month has passed since #MarriageEquality became law — enough time for couples to give their notice to marry. This means today is the first day LGBTI couples can marry (unless they received a waiver on the 30-day waiting period).
— AU Marriage Equality (@AMEquality) January 8, 2018
The delay is due to a 30-day notice period required under law for all couples planning to marry.
A waiver on the waiting period can apply in special circumstances, although they are rare.
A number of same-sex couples were wed from the stroke of midnight.
Take a look at some of the photos from the celebrations below.
Australian Commonwealth Games sprinter Craig Burns and Luke Sullivan are applauded as they depart after their marriage ceremony at Summergrove Estate in Carool, New South Wales.
Gillian Brady and Lisa Goldsmith pose after their wedding ceremony at The Court in Perth, Australia.
Lisa’s daughter Tara (R) walked her down the aisle.
Teegan Daly and Mahatia Minniecon had a commitment ceremony in 2016, but were able to legally tie the knot at midnight at Ferdydurke bar in Victoria.
It was a colourful, vibrant affair.
Shelly and Zehavit were married at the Bucket List bar in Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.
Each attendee had a rainbow flag to wave in honour of the couple.
Craig and Katsu were married under the Sydney Harbour Bridge at 6 am this morning.
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