LGBTQI multicultural communities rejoice after SSM bill passes Senate

Senators celebrate after passing Dean Smith's private bill

Senators celebrate after passing Dean Smith's private bill Source: AAP

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A landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage has cleared the Senate without any major changes. Liberal Dean Smith's private bill will now be sent to parliament's lower house where it will be debated next week.

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