Marriage equality has arrived in Australia. Now let’s put the issue to rest.

From the official Yes campaign. Source: yes.org.au

I’m a naturalised Australian living abroad, and I’m gay. My fellow Australian citizens, both queer and straight, just voted in favour of marriage equality. They spoke decisively, 62% in favour to 38% against. That’s great news, indeed.

Many regarded the result as a foregone conclusion. In my observation, most Australians—even those…