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Complaints

Same-Sex: Forum: Perth

National Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits

WRITTEN AND AUDIO NOTES


NOTES FROM PERTH COMMUNITY FORUM (10 August 2006)

Disclaimer: These audio files are placed in order of appearance during the forums. They may have been edited to de-identify individuals.


They represent the views of the individuals making representations. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Inquiry.

1. Opening Statement by John von Doussa QC

2. Personal Story 1 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Definitions of relationships

Law reforms in WA

Centrelink

3. Personal Story 2 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Marriage recognition

Medicare

Exemptions under discrimination law

4. Personal Story 3 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Lack of recognition of same sex couples

Medicare and PBS

Power of Attorney

Aged care issues

5. Personal Story 4 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Situation with same sex couples in retirement homes

6. Personal Story 5 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Superannuation

7. Personal Story 6 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Census forms

8. Personal Story 7 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Discrimination under workplace legislation

Centrelink

Voluntary student unionism

9. Personal Story 8 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Discrimination experienced as a school teacher

10. Personal Story 9 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Welfare and health services

Access to anonymous donors for IVF

11. Personal Story 10 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Impact of discrimination on people with HIV/Aids

Positive discrimination

Definition of family

12. Personal Story 11 (Sydney 26 July 2006)

Centrelink

13. Personal Story 12 (Perth 10 August 2006)

Family Courts