A law in Canberra , Australia , allowing same-sex marriage is declared invalid . A court says a federal act , which does n't permit same-sex marriage , takes precedence . Activists say the decision is `` devastating '' for the couples who got married . " Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his conservative coalition oppose same-sex marriage . The Australian government has said it will appeal to the High Court of Australia.
A law in Canberra , Australia , allowing same-sex marriage is declared invalid . A court says a federal act , which does n't permit same-sex marriage , takes precedence . Activists say the decision is `` devastating '' for the couples who got married . " The Australian government has said it will appeal to the High Court of Australia.