The Latest on Australia's vote to allow same-sex marriage (all times local):6:15 p.m.Five lawmakers have registered their opposition to Australia's bill allowing same-sex marriage across the nation. The bill passed Thursday by a majority that was not challenged, though the five lawmakers' positions opposing the bill were recorded. The bill changes the definition of marriage from a union between a man and a woman to "a union of two people." Gay rights advocates have celebrated outside Australia's Parliament House in anticipation of same-sex marriage being legalized within hours. The House of Representatives is widely expected to vote to allow same-sex marriage across the nation.

Source: ABC News December 07, 2017 06:59 UTC