Question- Recently parliament of which of the following countries approved a gay marriage bill to give legal recognition to it?
(a) Netherlands
(b) Australia
(c) Thailand
(d) France
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On 7thSeptember, 2017, Parliament of Australia gave approval to gay marriage bill to give recognition to it.
- The bill was approved by majority.
- On December 8, 2017, the Governor General of Australia signed this bill.
- According to provisions of the Bill gay marriage in Australia will be legally valid from 9 January, 2018.
- This bill changes the marriage act of 1961, which was amended in the year 2004.
- Alb gay marriage will also be recognized under the new law.
- Joint couples in Australia must be informed about their wedding plan a month ago.
Reference:
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/gay-marriage/samesex-marriage-bill-passes-house-of-representatives/news-story/0eb0cfd88183fe0d48453ae5633353d0
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/samesex-marriage-legalised-in-australia-as-parliament-passes-historic-law-20171206-h00cdj.html