Entry #484: Same-sex marriage in Australian Capital Territory

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RegionAustralian Capital Territory
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusOther type of partnership
Start DateMay 19, 2008
End DateDec 9, 2017
DescriptionIn 2008, the Australian Capital Territory had provided same-sex couples with the possibility of recognition as a civil partnership. However, marriage was still off limits.

In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory briefly allowed same-sex marriage, but it was immediately overturned by the high court.
Sourceshttp://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166
http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
https://ddcslawyers.com.au/civil-partnerships/defining-civil-partnership-and-how-it-affects-wills/


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the status.

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Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueUnrecognizedOther type of partnership
Start DateOct 22, 2013May 19, 2008
DescriptionPassed in ACT only but overturned by the High CourtIn 2008, the Australian Capital Territory had provided same-sex couples with the possibility of recognition as a civil partnership. However, marriage was still off limits.

In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory briefly allowed same-sex marriage, but it was immediately overturned by the high court.
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Passed in ACT only but overturned by the High Court In 2008, the Australian Capital Territory had provided same-sex couples with the possibility of recognition as a civil partnership. However, marriage was still off limits. In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory briefly allowed same-sex marriage, but it was immediately overturned by the high court.
Sourceshttp://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166
http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166
http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
https://ddcslawyers.com.au/civil-partnerships/defining-civil-partnership-and-how-it-affects-wills/
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http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166 http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166 http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp https://ddcslawyers.com.au/civil-partnerships/defining-civil-partnership-and-how-it-affects-wills/

edited by FCBSIX

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End Date(none)Dec 9, 2017

edited by vviet93

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Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueLegalUnrecognized
DescriptionPassed in ACT onlyPassed in ACT only but overturned by the High Court
Sourceshttp://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166

http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166
http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
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http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp http://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166 http://web.archive.org/web/20131212090159/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-12/high-court-decision-on-act-same-sex-marriage-laws/5152168 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateOct 22, 2013
End Date(none)
DescriptionPassed in ACT only
Sourceshttp://www.news.com.au/national/act-legalises-samesex-marriage/story-fncynjr2-1226744362166 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_48497/default.asp
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "ACT marriage law was invalidated"
  • Status is not correct "ACT gov passed law allowing it, Fed gov + high court overruled it."
  • Newer law has been passed "The High Court unanimously ruled that the ACT's laws were inconsistent with the Federal Marriage Act, and were therefore unconstitutional. "