- bbc
Same-sex marriage has been officially signed into law in Australia, a day after MPs overwhelmingly approved a historic bill.
Australia's Governor-General Peter Cosgrove signed off on the law on Friday - a formality required to enact the legislation.
The vote on Thursday set off rarely matched celebrations in parliament, including cheers, hugs and a song.
Supporters celebrated across Australia, many donning rainbow colours.
"So it is all done. It is part of the law of the land," Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said after a brief ceremony on Friday.
He said the law would take effect immediately after midnight.
The first marriage ceremonies will happen from 9 January, given couples must give a month's notice of their intention to wed.
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