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Queensland moves to restore civil unions
The Australian state of Queensland has moved to bring back civil unions.
Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath will introduce the Civil Partnerships Bill in the state parliament on Thursday (17 September) afternoon.
Civil unions were legalized in Queensland – which includes Brisbane – by Labor in 2011, but were downgraded to registered relationships soon after the Liberal-National party came to power the following year.
State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said her government was committed to restoring the state-sanctioned civil partnership ceremonies for couples of any gender.
‘It’s time to inject some maturity and some dignity into the marriage debate. It’s time to again allow heterosexual couples who might want to affirm their relationship but not take the step of actually getting married the right to do so,’ she told parliament.
‘It’s also time – once again – to allow same sex couples that same right.’
She added: ‘These ceremonies and the symbolism they represent are important, particularly to people in same-sex relationships.’
The bill will require cross-bench support if it is to pass.
Gay marriage is not legal in Australia, but a plebiscite on the issue is expected after the next federal elections.
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Darren Wee
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