Australian Government Votes for Resolution to Eventually Provide Civil Unions, But Not Gay Marriage

Australia's government has voted in favor of recognizing gay and lesbian unions but stopped short of endorsing gay marriage, the AFP reported. Labour Party leaders voted on Saturday on a watered-down resolution calling for the legalization of gay marriage in the former British colony. The amended resolution calls for the development of a system that parallels marriage for gay couples, but is not a law. It is being compared to Vermont's now-scrapped civil union law. Vermont legalized gay marriage this year, leaving Australians hopeful that recognition of gay unions will lead to the eventual legalization of gay marriage. Full Story from On Top Magazine

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