After voting on same-sex marriage as Yes, one-on-one couples who had been married for 50 years announced that they would get married.
Arthur Cheeseman, 85, and John Challis, 89, one of the oldest same-sex couples in the country, have always wanted to get married.
They confirmed to the ABC that they would marry next year, after mailing surveys showing that almost 62 percent of the population supported the reforms.
Mr Challis believes this historic vote gives them a new dignity, identity and status in this society and makes them feel like they are the same as others.
"this questionnaire is a mistake, but it has a good result anyway," he said.
The retired pharmacist and his partner met at an art gallery in 1967 and planned to marry quietly in January.
Their plans include a visit to the registration office or a witness friend to their Sydney-based home and coffee.
Mr Challis will also celebrate his 90th birthday next year, and they will even celebrate the two.
He adds that the importance of getting a marriage certificate is not just to get equality in the community, but also to get the rights you deserve, such as inheriting each other`s pension savings.
