The City of Vincent yesterday became the first WA local government to set up a register which recognises gay and lesbian couples.
The council almost unanimously passed the motion on Tuesday night which allows gay and straight couples to attend a brief ceremony and receive a certificate recognising their relationship from the local government authority.
The service is available to all adult residents in Western Australia.
The bustling inner-city council, which covers the popular entertainment strips of Mount Lawley and Leederville, prides itself on being “gay friendly”, Vincent Mayor Alannah MacTiernan said.