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4. No, the PM doesnt sign it

Thu Dec 7, 2017, 06:45 AM

Dec 2017

Now that it has been passed by both houses, the Governor General performs a largely ceremonial duty of ‘signing assent’ to the bill....and it’s law!

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Marriage equality law passes Australia's parliament in landslide vote [View all] Matilda Dec 2017 OP

there's some good news at last nt msongs Dec 2017 #1

So now it only needs to be signed by the PM sakabatou Dec 2017 #3

No, the PM doesnt sign it Biggles53 Dec 2017 #4

Oh, okay sakabatou Dec 2017 #7

The Bill has been signed into law by the Governor-General today. Matilda Dec 2017 #8

Thats right... Biggles53 Dec 2017 #9

NOW you may celebrate. malthaussen Dec 2017 #5

Great news canetoad Dec 2017 #6