Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you probably heard that something beautiful happened in Australia this week:
My heart is happy for the #LGBT community in #Australia. Thank you for showing the world #LoveWins#MarriageEqualitypic.twitter.com/zm7Zyw3jvd
— sarah barber (@busybarber) November 15, 2017
Beautiful news! Well done #Australia! #MarriageEquality#LoveIsLoveIsLovepic.twitter.com/u2Aq5ImAK3
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) November 15, 2017
Though a bill must still be passed through parliament, Aussies voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing same sex marriage in the Land Down Under.
Now, people are freaking out all over the internet.
From politicians:
The people of Australia have spoken and I intend to make their wish the law of the land by Christmas. This is an overwhelming call for marriage equality. pic.twitter.com/PWZbH5H71r
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) November 14, 2017
Love wins in Australia! Thrilled to hear Australians have voted in favour of legalizing same-sex marriage. #MarriageEquality
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 15, 2017
To all Australians thank you for standing up for fairness and equality. To my colleagues and all those who fought for this great outcome, thank you. pic.twitter.com/g8gaQJtzyC
— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) November 15, 2017
To celebrities:
Yes!!!!! Congrats Australia! Every step taken is one closer to World Peace! Love love love you! Proud to be Australian by association lol ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/1zO5kSjMS7
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 14, 2017
It’s a g’day. Way to go Australia. #MarriageEqualitypic.twitter.com/0tdnBHPAW1
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 14, 2017
🇦🇺+🏳️🌈=❤️ #marriageequalitypic.twitter.com/JQJDUrgCli
— 💎 Lena Dunham 💎 (@lenadunham) November 15, 2017
Yes Australia! 🏳️🌈
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) November 14, 2017
To everyday citizens proud of what they’ve achieved:
Watch the incredible moment Australia said YES to same-sex marriage! (🔊 up 👆🏼 for this one!) #MarriageEqualitypic.twitter.com/MAb1OeOQNh
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) November 14, 2017
Was shaking when I finally summoned the courage to come out to dad years ago. He was supportive, but quiet. Later, we had a huge fight about gay marriage and didn’t talk for months.
— David Mack (@davidmackau) November 14, 2017
He just sent me this. pic.twitter.com/Ap4akaZ6Ah
I found Yvonne Gardner, 75, an lgbti campaigner, almost in tears. She clings my arm, and whispers in my ear; "I've been fighting for this for 50 years". #LoveWins@heldavidsonpic.twitter.com/gp3sXRFS1v
— Melissa Davey (@MelissaLDavey) November 15, 2017
From all of us at Global Citizen, G’day Australia!
Yes, what a wonderful day 🌈 (Photo: @TourMargaretRvr) #marriageequalitypic.twitter.com/gD8DL2zWyM
— Australia (@Australia) November 14, 2017