VOICED : Australia mantiene prohibicion de matrimo

The Australian Supreme Court annulled the authorization of same-sex marriage in Canberra, stating that the Parliament must approve such unions. Despite Canberra's legislative approval and immediate marriages, the Supreme Court's decision nullifies these unions. While civil unions are allowed in most states, same-sex marriage has been explicitly banned since a 2004 law. The decision affects 27 recent marriages in Canberra. Globally, 15 countries and 16 US states have legalized same-sex marriage.

What was the main reason the Australian Supreme Court overturned the same-sex marriage law in Canberra?

• The law was not signed by the Governor-General.

• The law was not supported by the public.

• The law was not in line with international standards.

• The law was not approved by the Parliament.

What is the status of civil unions in most Australian states?

• They are not recognized at all.

• They are recognized with fewer rights than marriage.

• They are recognized with the same rights as marriage.

• They are only recognized in Canberra.

Since when has same-sex marriage been explicitly banned in Australia?

• Since 2004

• Since 2000

• Since 2015

• Since 2010

How many same-sex couples had their marriages annulled due to the Supreme Court's decision?

• 50 couples

• 27 couples

• 15 couples

• 100 couples

How many countries worldwide have legalized same-sex marriage?

• 10 countries

• 15 countries

• 20 countries

• 25 countries