Ireland same-sex marriage vote won't sway Tony Abbott's support

By Dan Harrison
Updated May 24 2015 - 8:13pm, first published 2:49pm
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is opposed to same-sex marriage, despite a referendum in Ireland supporting it. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is opposed to same-sex marriage, despite a referendum in Ireland supporting it. Photo: Kate Geraghty

While the Irish victory for same-sex marriage advocates would keep the pressure on the issue, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has ruled out a similar referendum in Australia.