Same-sex couples can now adopt in Queensland
The debate ran into the late hours of last night, with the votes ultimately swaying in favour of adoption equality.
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QLD makes adoption legal for same-sex couples
The change has been declared a great achievement for the Queensland Government.
Hopes for better relationship with Qld government after “successful” LGBTI roundtable
Representatives from across the LGBTI community agree that the first LGBTI roundtable with a Queensland government in five years was a productive start to a reinvigorated relationship.
First LGBTI community and Queensland government roundtable in five years returns
The reestablishment of an LGBTI community and government roundtable being held tomorrow in Brisbane hopes to determine the best means by which the community can raise their concerns directly with the government.
Possible adoption rights for same-sex couples in Queensland next year
Queensland may soon catch up with other states in Australia in extending adoption rights to same-sex couples after a call for public submissions into a review currently underway.
Prominent LGBTI inclusion in Queensland government domestic violence report
The Queensland government will implement all the recommendations of former Governor General Quentin Bryce’s report into domestic violence marked by a significant inclusion of LGBTI-specific domestic and family violence issues.