Lawmakers May Get Australia Gay Marriage Free Vote
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Liberal Party lawmakers in Australia’s ruling coalition may win a free vote on same-sex marriage, raising the prospect of changes after the nation’s top court ruled such ceremonies performed this month were invalid.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Liberals, which lead a coalition government with the smaller National Party, will probably let legislators vote however they choose on the issue, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said yesterday.