Couples book to marry in ACT

This is going to get very interesting. Couples are already booking themselves in to get married on the first available date of Dec 7th. Here's one who've been together for 15 years, Darlene and Liz.

But there is no guarantee legal ceremonies will go ahead, with the High Court hearing the Commonwealth’s challenge to the ACT laws on December 3 and 4. 

That is not deterring Darlene and Liz, who have been together for 15 years. They have booked a celebrant and a venue for their wedding on December 7, and are making plans for their family to travel from interstate.

“If we are prevented from marrying, we will still have a big party that day and celebrate the fact that our Legislative Assembly has passed the bill,” Ms Cox said. 

“You can’t lose heart now. We will just wait until next time. more

But the thing is the Abbott High Court challenge on Dec 3 & 4. Will Tony Abbott's efforts stop this couple of 15 years from finally getting married?