It will increase support for a conscience vote despite what Tony Abbott says , '' Croome said . New Zealand Parliament votes 77 to 44 to allow same-sex couples to marry . The vote was a major victory for Prime Minister John Key, who has been pushing the issue since he took office in 2008. Australia 's gay community feels it is lagging behind its more progressive trans-Tasman rival . Australia has started a 'rainbow rebellion ' chalking streets with rainbow symbols .
New Zealand Parliament votes 77 to 44 to allow same-sex couples to marry . The vote was a major victory for Prime Minister John Key, who has been pushing the issue since he took office in 2008. Australia 's gay community feels it is lagging behind its more progressive trans-Tasman rival . Australia has started a 'rainbow rebellion ' chalking streets with rainbow symbols .