Same-Sex Couples Support Marriage Equality In Australia

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Brisbane couple Anthony Gillespie, 32, and Michael James, 28, pose during a portrait session on June 1, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. Anthony and Michael have been together 11 years and have been raising a child togther for 4 years. Michael is co owner of a hospitality company and Anthony is a nurse. They were the first male couple to sign up for civil union in Queensland. "Marrige equality to me will mean solidifiing a relationship we have had for over a decade and give me the opportuunity to experience the same right as my siblings and parents" Michael said. Michael is starting a campaign aiming to raise over $100,000 to produce a marrige equality advertisiment to put on prime time tv. and supporters same-sex marriage. "It's about time obviously, we are waiting to get married" Anthony said. The marriage equality debate in Australia has reignited on the back of Ireland's referendum legalising same-sex marriage last week. Recent polls suggest public support for gay marriage in Australia is at an all-time high of 72%. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)