Entry #1082: Same-sex marriage in Victoria

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RegionVictoria
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusOther type of partnership
Start DateJun 12, 2001
End DateDec 9, 2017
DescriptionMarriage Law is subject to Federal Law, Victoria afforded same sex relationships equal status as defacto heterosexual relationships (as domestic partnerships) in 2001
Sourceshttp://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/PubStatbook.nsf/f932b66241ecf1b7ca256e92000e23be/04fed56456ea4271ca256e5b00213efc/$FILE/01-027a.pdf


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Revision by FCBSIX

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End Date(NONE)Dec 9, 2017

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DescriptionMarriage Law is subject to Federal Law, Victoria afforded same sex relationships equal status as defacto heterosexual relationships (as \\\"domestic partnerships\\\") in 2001Marriage Law is subject to Federal Law, Victoria afforded same sex relationships equal status as defacto heterosexual relationships (as domestic partnerships) in 2001
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Marriage Law is subject to Federal Law, Victoria afforded same sex relationships equal status as defacto heterosexual relationships (as \\\\\\\"domestic partnerships\\\\\\\") in 2001 domestic partnerships) in 2001
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "A law was passed and is now in effect granting same-sex marriage rights since January 2018 Australia-wide, including Victoria. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/same-sex-marriage-signed-into-law-by-the-governor-general"
  • Newer law has been passed "https://www.ag.gov.au/marriageequality"
  • Status is not correct "Marriage is legal in the whole country"

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