Australians have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in a landmark poll.

More than 12million voters turned out with 61per cent in favour of legalising same-sex marriage.

The yes campaign won across all of Australia’s six states with results ranging from 64.9% in Victoria to 57.8% in New South Wales. The vote had a bigger turnout than the Brexit referendum and US presidential election.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pledged to deliver the change in legislation.

Speaking at a press conference minutes after the result he said: “We must respect the voice of the people. We asked them for their opinion and they have given it to us. It is unequivocal, it is overwhelming.”

Labour Leader Bill Shorten’s reaction to the outcome of the vote
Mr Turnbull continued: “They are our masters, we who were elected to parliament. It is our job now to get on with it, get on with it and get this done. It is fair.

“The people have voted yes for marriage equality. Now it is our job to deliver it.”

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