Prime minister urged lawmakers to pass measure by Christmas
Country now poised to allow gay, lesbian nuptials
Advocacy group to challenge non-binding, voluntary postal plebiscite
Advocates remain opposed to government-backed plebiscite
A strong early resistance offers hope
Senate rejected similar measure earlier this month
Plebiscite would cost taxpayers more than $100 million
Tony Abbott’s sister is out member of Sydney City Council
Sen. Robert Simms of Green Party to reintroduce gay nuptials bill
Malcolm Turnbull on Monday ousted Tony Abbott in leadership challenge