Australia: No. 144 of 2008, Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Act 2008

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National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Date:
9 December 2008

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Title

Australia: No. 144 of 2008, Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Act 2008

Document source

National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities

Date

9 December 2008

Document type

Legislation (primary)

Collection

Legal Instruments

Country

Australia

Keywords

Civil rights legislation

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI)

Prevention of discrimination

Comments:

The Act addresses discrimination against same-sex couples and their children in Commonwealth laws, and other purposes. It received Royal Assent and partially entered into force on 9 December 2008.

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