Supporters of same-sex marriage rightsrallied around the country on August 1st 2009 demanding equal rights for same-sex relationships. On the same day, the ALP national conference passed a policy motion supporting the recognition of same-sex relationships but opposing gay marriage.In Sydney, 3000 protesters gathered at Town Hall and marched to the conference, where 80 same-sex couples planned a special but by law invalid mass marriage ceremony at Darling Harbour, site of the three-day ALP national conference.
