Most reported victims are young women and girls — but anyone could be affected, the Australian Federal Police says.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Australians supported gay marriage in a postal survey that ensures Parliament will consider legalizing same-sex weddings this year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said ...

Australia's Parliament voted to legalize same-sex marriage Thursday after years of political jockeying and fierce public debate. Cheers and applause broke out as lawmakers voted in favor of the bill ...

In a first, the next Australian census will count same-sex couples who have gotten married abroad. "Census night" is Aug. 9. "It is an important sign of respect that the Australian Bureau of ...

After a campaign that has felt like aaaages, Australia's same-sex marriage postal survey is entering its final days. Twitter, one of a large handful of major companies that have publicly pledged ...

Australian Finance Minister Penny Wong, Australia’s very first openly gay cabinet member, has gotten much heat from the LGBT community for her opposition of gay marriage. Looks like Wong is now ...

Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize the practice without disrupting ...

ANOTHER tech giant has joined Apple, Microsoft and Google in support of marriage equality and they may match your donation to the ‘yes’ campaign. PayPal’s pledge will follow a slew of supportive ...