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* The Australian Defence Force gave recognition to "interdependent relationships", which included same-sex relationships.{{ref|navy}} |
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* The Australian Defence Force gave recognition to "interdependent relationships", which included same-sex relationships.{{ref|navy}} |
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*In late 2005, John Howard ruled out same-sex civil unions under his government stating that "marriage is for men and women," and "That's why we amended the Marriage Act ." He went on to explain that Australia's culture is rooted in ] tradition. "I believe very strongly that marriage is exclusively a union for life of a man and a woman to the exclusion of others. That's the common understanding of marriage in the Judeo-Christian tradition, and I would be opposed to the recognition of |
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*In late 2005, John Howard ruled out same-sex civil unions under his government stating that "marriage is for men and women," and "That's why we amended the Marriage Act ." He went on to explain that Australia's culture is rooted in ] tradition. "I believe very strongly that marriage is exclusively a union for life of a man and a woman to the exclusion of others. That's the common understanding of marriage in the Judeo-Christian tradition, and I would be opposed to the recognition of |
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*The ] has a blanket ban preventing all sexually active gay and bisexual men (who have been active in the past 12 months) from donating blood on the grounds that their donation is at-risk for ] and other ]. The law however, does not offer such bans on IV drug users or heterosexual couples, also at-risk of transmitting such diseases. The Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commission is expected to rule on the decision. |
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* The ] has a ban on men who have had sex with men in the past 12 months from donating blood on the grounds that their donation is at-risk for ] and other ]. The Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commission is expected to rule on the decision. The law however, does not offer such bans on IV drug users {{citation}} or heterosexual couples, also at-risk of transmitting such diseases. |
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*In 2006, Phillip Ruddock blocked a gay Australian man from marrying in Europe. Ruddock refused to grant a gay man living in the Netherlands a 'Certificate of No Impedimen' document required by some European countries before marriage, to prove foreigners are in fact single. Under Ruddock's instructions, no such documents were to be released to gay and lesbians individuals intending to marry overseas . The government made the statement, ""Following the advice of the Australian Attorney-General's Department we herewith certify that Australian law does not allow the issue of a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage to persons wishing to enter into a same-sex marriage." He went on to say that he did not believe there was support for same-sex marriage. |
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*In 2006, Phillip Ruddock blocked a gay Australian man from marrying in Europe. Ruddock refused to grant a gay man living in the Netherlands a 'Certificate of No Impedimen' document required by some European countries before marriage, to prove foreigners are in fact single. Under Ruddock's instructions, no such documents were to be released to gay and lesbians individuals intending to marry overseas . The government made the statement, ""Following the advice of the Australian Attorney-General's Department we herewith certify that Australian law does not allow the issue of a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage to persons wishing to enter into a same-sex marriage." He went on to say that he did not believe there was support for same-sex marriage. |
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* In 2006, Peter Costello outraged gay rights campaigners during a lecture at the ] when questioned about the government's failure to legally recognise same sex partnerships. Peter Costello said, "I think we do recognise the rights of gay and lesbian people in Australia. We do not criminalise conduct or behaviour." Costello said that his government was right in blocking legalized unions for gay couples because marriage should only apply to opposite-sex partnerships. He said gay partners have the right to access each other's pensions and that was about as far as the government was prepared to go. {{ref|sydinst}} |
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* In 2006, during a lecture at the ], Peter Costello, when questioned about the government's decision not to legally recognise same sex partnerships, said, "I think we do recognise the rights of gay and lesbian people in Australia. We do not criminalise conduct or behaviour." Costello said that his government was right in blocking legalized unions for gay couples because marriage should only apply to opposite-sex partnerships. He said gay partners have the right to access each other's pensions and that was about as far as the government was prepared to go. {{ref|sydinst}} |
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* In 2006, in the lead up to the Tasmanian State Election, ] organisation ] ran full page advertisements in various newspapers to (anonymously) attack Tasmanian ]' progressivve pro-Gay policies {{ref|AgeTas1}} such as ] (as well as ] and fostering, something already partially ]). The ] subsequently lost previously held seats. |
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* In 2006, in the lead up to the Tasmanian State Election, ] organisation ] ran full page advertisements in various newspapers to (anonymously) attack Tasmanian ]'s pro-Gay policies {{ref|AgeTas1}} such as ] (as well as ] and fostering, something already partially ]). The ] subsequently lost previously held seats. |
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* In 2006, following frequent advertisements by ] group ] attacking pro-gay policies in favor of religious alternatives, ] commented that ''"There's nothing wrong with a person who has a religious belief exercising their democratic right ."''{{ref|AgeTas2}} |
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* In 2006, following frequent advertisements by ] group ] attacking pro-gay policies, ] commented that ''"There's nothing wrong with a person who has a religious belief exercising their democratic right ."''{{ref|AgeTas2}} |
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* Independent MP ] has attempted to introduce a ] into Victorian Parliament, in an effort to allow ] ]. . However, Victorian Premier ] has rebuked such suggestions, refusing to allow parliamentary counsel to draft the bill, admitting he would block any move to have civil-unions or gay marriage debated in parliament. |
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* Independent MP ] has attempted to introduce a ] into Victorian Parliament, in an effort to allow ] ]. . However, Victorian Premier ] has rebuked <!-- can this be made more NPOV? --> such suggestions, refusing to allow parliamentary counsel to draft the bill, saying he would block any move to have civil-unions or gay marriage debated in parliament. |
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== See also == |
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== See also == |
LGBTQ portal
