The Australian Senate has blocked a government move to restore the same-sex marriage plebiscite to its agenda following an emotional debate.
Labor, the Greens and the independent Nick Xenophon Team had the numbers to tie a vote at 31-all, meaning the move was defeated.
Arthur Stevens reports
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