he Australian Capital Territory Government has long been a bold advocate of law reform surrounding same-sex unions. In 2013, it passed a bill that would legalise same-sex marriage in the state, only to have it ruled invalid by the High Court because it conflicted with the Federal Marriage Act 1961, which defines marriage as a heterosexual union. Under section 109 of the … [Read more...]
Census(less) Discrimination: Inadequate Representation Of Same-Sex Families On Census Form
LGBTQI+ inclusivity is on the rise, but only in certain states and territories, with Federal government forms, documents and terminology failing to keep up. ouples in Victoria are now able to adopt children regardless of the couple’s sex or gender identity. Victoria has become the fifth Australian state or territory to provide for same-sex adoption, joining the … [Read more...]