Same-sex marriage results show Victoria the most pro-Yes state in country

CELEBRATIONS have begun for Victorian same sex marriage supporters after the state overwhelmingly said Yes.

CELEBRATIONS have begun for Victorian same sex marriage supporters after the state overwhelmingly said Yes.

Victoria is the most pro-Yes state in Australia with 64.9 per cent of people voting for same-sex marriage.

All bar two electorates delivered a majority Yes vote.

Only the Labor electorates of Calwell which takes in suburbs with high migrant populations such as Broadmeadows, Meadow Heights and Craigieburn and Bruce which takes in Noble Park, Dandenong and Glen Waverley voted No.

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Yes! Victoria votes for marriage equality. Picture: Jason Edwards

People celebrate the Yes vote at the State Library in Melbourne. Picture: Jason Edwards

In Calwell only 43.2 per cent of people voted Yes, while in Bruce 46.9 people said Yes.

The biggest Yes vote came in the Greens held electorate of Melbourne where 83.7 per cent voted Yes. In the nearby Labor-held Melbourne Ports 82 per cent voted Yes.

The ACT was the only region to record a higher vote than Victoria with 74% of people say Yes.

Western Australia was the next best state with a 63.7% yes vote, slightly ahead of Tasmania on 63.6.

In South Australia 62.5% of people said Yes,, while 60.7% or Queenslanders and 60.6% of Northern Territorians voted Yes.

The lowest vote came in New South Wales where 57.8% of people said Yes.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten celebrates the result. Picture: Jason Edwards

Across Victoria rainbow families, couples and their supporters have rejoiced at the history-making vote.

A colourful dance party is taking place outside the State Library.

Jen Wilson, 33, hasn’t stopped dancing since the announcement.

In that moment, she “cried glitter”.

“It’s such a relief to know the majority of the country support us,” she said.

“It’s been an emotional roller coaster and the fight has only just begun.”

Her friend Timothy Ryan, 27, described himself as a “tough guy” but said he had broken down many times throughout the campaign.

Jen "cried glitter" when she heard #YES. She said the campaign has been a roller coaster and she has nothing but love for Australia right now @theheraldsun pic.twitter.com/7FjBSs8No8

— Aneeka Simonis (@AneekaSimonis) November 15, 2017

Niru Ramasamy, 29, said it’s time parliament votes with Australia so the country can move on.

“It’s about time. This shouldn’t be a big deal,” she said.

“’This decision means there is one less way to differentiate ourselves as humans and get on with life.

Peta Comitti, 34, hopes the decision will drive down mental health rates amongst young LGBTQI people.

“It’s about younger generations being accepted and making sure they don’t have to fight to belong.”

Knowing he has support by the nation’s majority was a comfort to him.

“I love the energy and support from the gay and straight community.”

Lifelong advocate Yvonne Gardner, 75, said the decision relieves pressure on young LGBTIQ people.

“I’m relieved. It was a long time coming,” she said at a rally at the State Library.

Rainbow parents Hollie Kerwin and Kerry Ford embraced their five-month-old son Rory as the yes vote was announced.

Ms Kerwin was overjoyed to know her family has been accepted by the nation’s majority.

“It was a moment of pure joy,” she said.

“It means Australia endorses our family and that our children will grow up knowing that.”

The crowd reacts as the Yes vote is announced. AAP Image/Luis Enrique Ascu

Supporters cheer as the Yes vote is announced. Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Wearing matching pink bridal sashes, engaged couple Kelly MacKenzie, 28, and her partner Kirsty Albion, 29, celebrated the moment in each other’s arms.

They will marry in Tasmania in January.

“We are so excited and relieved,” said Ms Albion.

“The community had fought for decades and now love has won.

“I really hope it makes people feel loved and equal and that they know they have a rightful place here.”

Tynan Winmar wiped away tears as he received a phone call from his parents who called to congratulate him on the happy news.

“It’s so emotional, especially to get a call from my parents,” he said.

PERCENTAGE OF VICTORIANS WHO VOTED YES BY ELECTORATE

Aston - 62.0%

Ballarat - 70.5%

Batman - 71.2%

Bendigo - 68.7%

Bruce - 46.9%

Calwell - 43.2%

Casey - 68.1%

Chisholm - 61.6%

Corangamite - 71.6%

Corio - 67.7%

Deakin - 65.7%

Dunkley - 72%

Flinders - 70%

Gellibrand - 68.1%

Gippsland - 60.2%

Goldstein - 76.3%

Gorton - 53.3%

Higgins - 78.3%

Holt - 50.7%

Hotham - 59.6%

Indi - 63.1%

Isaacs - 65.3%

Jagajaga - 73.5%

Kooyong - 73.7%

Lalor - 56.8%

La Trobe - 67.5%

Mallee - 54.3%

Maribyrnong - 59.9%

McEwen - 65.4%

McMillan - 62.7%

Melbourne - 83.7%

Melbourne Ports - 82%

Menzies - 57%

Murray - 57.6%

Scullin - 53.4%

Wannon - 61%

Wills - 70%