Following Labor’s victory in Victoria’s recent state election, the new state government has appointed a minister for LGBTI equality. Martin Foley, MP of Albert Park since 2007 has been appointed to the position, making him the first government minister at a state or federal level in Australia to be given an LGBTIQ equality portfolio. The […]
Tags: Adoption, Albert Park, Daniel ANdrews, equality, Labor, LGBTI, LGBTI Equality minister, Martin foley, Same-Sex Adoption, State Election, Victoria
8 Dec 2014 /
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It’s been a good week for the LGBTI community, yesterday Tasmania added to already high spirits, legislating same-sex adoption in the state for couples that are registered under the Relationships Act. This puts same-sex couples on par with heterosexual couples, who have to be registered under the act for three years to be eligible for […]
Tags: Craig Farrell, Guy Barnett, Rodney Croome, Same-Sex Adoption, Tasmania
28 Jun 2013 |
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has stated in a European press conference that he would sign off on a bill that would prevent foreign same-sex couples from adopting in Russia. Despite arguing that the LGBT community were not discriminated against in Russia, he stated, “if such a law is passed by the parliament of the […]
Tags: Olga Golodets, Putin, Russia, Same-Sex Adoption, Vladimir Putin
6 Jun 2013 |
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The debate of legalising same-sex marriage is potentially wrapping up in France, with same-sex marriage narrowly passing in the Senate – the vote was 179 to 157 in favour of the legislation. Huge protests and counter-protests in major French cities generated global interest and uncertainty surrounding the outcome, the second part of the Bill is […]
Tags: France, President Francois Hollande, Rodney Croome, Same Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Adoption, Tasmania
10 Apr 2013 |
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