Tony Abbott bombarded with gay wedding invitations

Couples put pressure on the Australian PM as cross-party vote on marriage equality looms

Australian PM Tony Abbott
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Same-sex couples in Australia are bombarding Prime Minister Tony Abbott with wedding invitations, as he decides whether his party can have a free vote on marriage equality.

Abbott has long opposed same-sex marriage, but many within his party have indicated that they would back the bill if they are allowed to vote with their consciences later this month.

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