Australia is one of the few Western nations where same-sex marriage isn't legally recognized, and the issue has become increasingly divisive. The government then decided to hold a postal survey which doesn't need legislation to be passed. Same-sex marriage advocates say debate boils down to human rights and equality. Postal vote challengedEquality advocates are still hoping a High Court legal challenge will kill off the federal government's postal survey on same-sex marriage. The result of the postal vote -- if it goes ahead -- will be announced in November.

Source: CNN August 26, 2017 11:03 UTC