Tag » Adoption
Not even a straight answer on adoption

The NSW Government has failed to provide even a definitive answer for same-sex couples who want to adopt, stating that legislation won’t change “at this stage”. Community Services Minister Linda Burney ... Read more
Fri January 8th, 2010 - 14 Comments
Lobbying new leaders

Last week the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby witnessed a week of political turmoil at the state and federal level, resulting in the appointment of a new NSW Premier, ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Stand up for adoption equality

The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby was pleased when the NSW Parliament Law and Justice Committee recommended abolishing current laws banning adoption by same-sex couples. Disappointingly, however, the Committee also ... Read more
Wed August 12th, 2009 - No Comments
Pratt: gay couples are not normal

Queensland independent MP and ex-One Nation party member Dorothy Pratt has stood by her statements on same-sex adoption, claiming married heterosexual couples provide children with the most advantages. During parliamentary debate ... Read more
Tue August 11th, 2009 - 26 Comments
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Adoption inquiry backs same-sex couples

Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt, a NSW inquiry has recommended to the state government. The Adoption Act should be amended to allow same-sex couples the right to adopt, the ... Read more
Thu July 9th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Tasmania to grant parental rights

The Tasmanian Government has introduced legislation which will give equal legal recognition to lesbian couples having children through IVF. The Relationships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill proposes reform to the state's Adoption Act ... Read more
Tue June 23rd, 2009 - 4 Comments
Standing in reform’s way

On Tuesday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported Premier Nathan Rees had broached a deal with the Reverend Fred Nile to put gay adoption on the backburner in order to secure ... Read more
Tue May 26th, 2009 - No Comments
Adoptation

Last Friday I was invited to take part in a public debate about same-sex adoption rights. As luck would have it, I wasn't available. Even so, the topic got me ... Read more
Tue May 19th, 2009 - No Comments
12yo blasts adoption inquiry

Twelve-year-old Brenna Harding stared down conservative MPs David Clark and Fred Nile while giving evidence before the same-sex adoption inquiry. The daughter of Vicki Harding and Jackie Braw told the committee ... Read more
Wed March 4th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Barnardos calls for same-sex adoption

Adoption and foster care agencies were split over whether same-sex couples make good parents at the first day of a NSW inquiry on Tuesday. Barnardos, the only secular agency in NSW, ... Read more
Wed February 25th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Queensland equality takes a step backwards

The Queensland Government has introduced new discrimination against same-sex couples in state parenting legislation. Adoption was restricted to married couples only, but will now extend to heterosexual de facto couples in ... Read more
Wed February 18th, 2009 - 7 Comments
Take a stand against adoption discrimination

Amidst a growing number of submissions arguing against the removal of same-sex discrimination in adoption, the Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby is urging the GLBT community and supporters to make ... Read more
Mon February 9th, 2009 - 20 Comments
A team of rivals

2008 was a landmark year for gay and lesbian rights. We saw lesbian co-mothers recognised as legal parents for the first time in NSW and we saw the passing ... Read more
Wed January 14th, 2009 - 2 Comments
Time to adopt

Last week the NSW Government announced an inquiry into same-sex adoption. This inquiry follows in the footsteps of reforms which made it easier for foster carers and step-parents to adopt ... Read more
Wed December 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment
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