PHOTOS: Rallies across Australia for equal marriage

June 24, 2016
Issue 

Thousands of people have come out to vibrant rallies across the country demanding marriage equality now, just a week before the Federal election.

Here are photos of the actions.

Melbourne

Four thousand people rallied in Melbourne and held a mass illegal wedding outside Victorian parliament.

Photos by Ali Bakhtiarvandi

Perth

Several hundred people came out in Perth and had a sit down for marriage equality in the Murray St mall.

Photos by Farida Iqbal

Sydney

Thousands turned out to Sydney's rally, which included a mass rainbow chalking on the streets.

Photos by Robin Mayo

Brisbane

1000 people chanted "Plebiscite? No way! We want equal rights today!" at the Brisbane rally for marriage equality. More photos and story here.

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