Same-sex marriage legalization lasted less than two months. High Court of Australia ruled that a law to legalize same-sex marriage was passed by the Australian Capital Territory ACT in violation of federal law and, therefore, is invalid. As the document explains, the law adopted in Canberra is at odds with federal Marriage Act of , which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. According to the Court, only the Parliament can legalize same-sex marriages.
Dezember Scotland kini mempunyai kesatuan awam. Sebuah keputusan mahkamah yang membatalkan pengharaman pernikahan sama jantina Florida digantung hingga 5 Januari, Однак вони ще не вступили в силу.
The federal government recognizes legally performed same-sex marriages, regardless of the current state of residence. In addition, same-sex marriage licenses are issued within Missouri by St. Louis City, St. Louis County and Jackson County. De federale regering erkent legaal aangegane homohuwelijken, ongeacht de huidige staat van residentie.