Protesters in cities across Australia took to the streets Saturday calling on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to reverse her stance against same-sex marriage and follow the lead of U.S. President Barack Obama. 　　Australia currently does not allow same-sex couples to legally marry,but Obama's recent declaration of support is encouraging protesters in Australia to put pressure on their prime minister to follow suit. 　　Unidentified Speaker:"We demand a parliament that is progressive, not one that lags behind the rest of the world," The Prime Minister remains opposed to same-sex marriage, and has indicated she will not change her position as a result of Obama's statement. Obama's comments gave many hope.　 　　Unidentified Same-Sex Couple: "To be able to actually have vows to each other." "It would mean everything." Not everyone is in favor of change. 　　Unidentified Opponent: "No, I'm not in favour of it, no." 　　Unidentified Opponent: "Since Adam and Eve I think it was always marriage between men and women." 　　Surveys have shown that most Australians support same-sex marriage. (Deborah Lutterbeck/ Reuters)