Same-Sex Relationships Should Not Be Allowed

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Same sex relationships should not be allowed In recent reports there has been increasing interest in same-sex couples within Australian society. At both State and Commonwealth level there has been a removal of the majority of legal distinctions between homosexual couples and heterosexual couples. The changing face of relationships in contemporary society and continuing expansion in human rights laws have brought attempts to recognise and regulate relationships of a broader context than the traditional marriage. (Lusk, 2009:284) Even though a legislative attempt has emerged in the last decade, the Federal Government in Australia has provided same sex couples and the children with a wide range of Commonwealth laws. (Lusk, 2009:284). The essay will discuss the changing nature of legislation for same sex couples, remaining limitations same sex couples face compared to heterosexual couples and, supporting recommendations on why same sex relationships should not be recognised in Australia. The Government’s same sex law reform package was passed through parliament on the 26th and 27th of November in 2008. (Healey, 2013:1). The reforms amended 84 Commonwealth laws of discrimination against same sex couples in a wide range of areas including taxation, superannuation, social security, family assistance, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Safety Net, Medicare, aged care, veteran’s entitlements, immigration, citizenship, child support and family law. These reforms came on progress in 1 July 2009. (Healey, 2013:1). The 84 Commonwealth laws that were removed are helping same sex couples and their families receive benefits that were not previous accessible. (Healey, 2013:1). Limitations still exist despite advances in the law. The legislatio... ... middle of paper ... ...by: Jonathan Fields. (http://lifehacker.com/5814945/everyone-wants-better-no-one-wants-change) 5. Conclusion In conclusion same sex couples should not be aloud to be married Reference list Books: Healey, J. (2013). Same-Sex Marriage Debate. New South Wales: The Spinney Press. Lust, N. (2009). The Queensland Law Handbook your practical guide to the law. South Brisbane: Caxton Legal Centre Inc. 10th Edition. Websites: Wetzstein, C. (2013, December 1). Retrieved March 1, 2014, from Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/1/with-new-hiv-research-fda-may-let-gay-men-donate-b/?page=all sarah-hanson-young.greensmps.org.au/content/motions/... www.unitingjustice.org.au/society-religion-and-politics/... www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/11/23/1227375054852.html www.gaytoday.com/world/010604wo.asp www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/same-sex-same...

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