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Game on for marriage fight
Marriage equality advocates have again vowed to pressure the federal Government on same-sex marriage ahead of next year’s federal election, following a meeting yesterday with Attorney-General Robert McClelland. Australian Marriage ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Rudd Govt keeps registers policy
The ALP National Conference dropped state-based relationship registers from the party’s platform — a policy derided by much of the gay and lesbian community — but the Rudd Government has ... Read more
Tue September 1st, 2009 - 3 Comments
Steps towards anti-discrimination reform
A promise to unify the country's anti-discrimination laws took a step forward at a meeting of the country's attorneys-general last week. Two web-based services have been established to bring together all ... Read more
Tue April 21st, 2009 - 3 Comments
Changes explained
The organisations that urged the Federal Parliament to quickly adopt the same-sex equality reforms are preparing to change their stance in light of the grassroots call for a grandfather clause. As ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - 17 Comments
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More reforms mooted
The Federal Government has said it is more probable than not that anti-discrimination reforms covering sexuality and gender identity will commence before the next election. Speaking to gay and lesbian radio ... Read more
Wed January 28th, 2009 - 7 Comments
National surrogacy plan coming
Same-sex parents of children born by surrogates could soon be able to apply for legal recognition on birth certificates, following a call from the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General for a ... Read more
Wed January 28th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Signing off
As this is my final Star Legals column, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for all your support and feedback this year. I've ... Read more
Wed December 17th, 2008 - No Comments
Rights discussion launched
Gay rights groups have welcomed the launch of a human rights consultation process as an opportunity to push for greater anti-discrimination laws. Attorney-General Robert McClelland yesterday appointed a committee to discuss ... Read more
Wed December 10th, 2008 - 5 Comments
Equal rights at last
But marriage still not on the agenda Full legal equality for same-sex de facto couples and their children has come in the Rudd Government's first year. Same-sex discrimination in Commonwealth superannuation, social ... Read more
Thu November 27th, 2008 - 35 Comments
Bill of rights back on agenda
A long-awaited bill of rights could become a reality under the Rudd Government. Attorney-General Robert McClelland intends to launch a nationwide consultation to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Universal ... Read more
Wed November 26th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Super equality backdated
The Coalition gained support from the minor parties to backdate the same-sex superannuation equality bill to the beginning of the current financial year. The move was one of a small number ... Read more
Wed November 19th, 2008 - 10 Comments
Equality celebrations begin
Although the Rudd Government's equality reforms have yet to receive the final Senate nod, Rainbow Labor and Attorney-General Robert McClelland celebrated the success so far at the first 58'08 party ... Read more
Wed November 5th, 2008 - 4 Comments
What can you do?
The GLRL's 58'08 campaign for same-sex de facto equality in federal law is coming to a close. We're still working hard to ensure that the three Bills amending close to ... Read more
Wed November 5th, 2008 - No Comments
Same-sex controversy is over: McClelland
Public support for the same-sex equality reforms took the Rudd Government by surprise, Attorney-General Robert McClelland revealed this week. In a speech to the Labor faithful in Marrickville on Monday night, ... Read more
Wed October 29th, 2008 - 4 Comments
Equality bill gets Liberal nod
Coalition support for the Rudd Government's equality reforms passed its first test during a Senate vote last Thursday and was repeated in the lower house on Monday. The amendments to family ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - 11 Comments
Federal Government rejects registers ban
Attorney-General Robert McClelland has rejected any chance of rolling back same-sex relationship registers in response to petitions from 504 people since June. In a letter dated last month to Parliament's petitions ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - 6 Comments
No movement on marriage push
The Federal Government has sidestepped questions on marriage law anomalies such as immigration of same-sex married couples and the recent case of a trans woman who remained legally married to ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - 1 Comment
Turnbull’s absence causes ire
Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull did not turn up to speak during the same-sex debate in Parliament this week despite it being held over three days. Attorney-General Robert McClelland said he accepted ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - 5 Comments
Equality waits on dithering Opposition
The Rudd Government completed its promise to the gay and lesbian community last week when it handed the final equality reform over to the whim of the Coalition and the ... Read more
Wed September 10th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Be heard
The Government has come good on its promise to move forward with providing practical equality for same-sex couples and their children. Last week, the Attorney-General Robert McClelland introduced the Same-Sex Relationships ... Read more
Wed September 10th, 2008 - No Comments
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Tony, please think before speaking
You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on women’s virginity, and on homosexuality “challenging orthodox notions of the right order of things”. The ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Gabbing with Glambert
Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud ... Read more
Court rules in favour of trans teen
Transgender rights advocates have welcomed a Family Court decision to allow a trans teenager ... Read more
Police apologise to Blacktown victims
Police will do by better by gay and lesbian victims of crime, NSW’s top ... Read more