It’s been a long year.

2015 was a BIG year for marriage equality in Australia. Here's what the hell happened.

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The year kicked off with prime minister Tony Abbott in charge.

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A long-time opponent of same-sex marriage, advocates knew chances of legislating under Abbott were slim.

He had shown no signs of granting a free vote on the issue to government MPs, meaning frontbenchers would face losing their jobs if they voted in favour of same-sex marriage.

Marriage became a hot topic early when back in March, channels Nine and Seven screened an anti-marriage equality advertisement on the night of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

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