tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183069977646561583.post7477324074934557535..comments2023-10-01T12:43:06.682+02:00Comments on Malta Gay News Library: Australian Federal Government: Same-Sex Reforms - CentrelinkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183069977646561583.post-65289294207223309172009-04-23T08:56:00.000+02:002009-04-23T08:56:00.000+02:00It is important to note that this has nothing to d...It is important to note that this has nothing to do with marriage, civil unions or partner registration. The current federal labour government appears to be opposed to marriage. Civil unions and partner registrations are a matter for state governments. This arises out of the federal nature of our government. Recognition of same-sex couples which is legislation specific (especially at the state level)is not new. But the current changes are significant at the federal level.<br />Joseph Carmel ChetcutiJosephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306531500434636785noreply@blogger.com