Same-Sex: Same Entitlements

Same-Sex: Same Entitlements

Final Report (2007)

All persons are equal before the law and
are entitled without any discrimination
to the equal protection of the law. In
this respect, the law shall prohibit any
discrimination and guarantee to all persons
equal and effective protection against
discrimination on any ground...

Article 26, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

See also the report from the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Inquiry.

Quick links

• Launch information
• Download the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements report in PDF or Word
• Download the Community Guide in PDF
• Read the Media Kit / Fact Sheets
• Transmittal Letter to Attorney General

• Community Guide
• Media Kit

Report Contents

• Executive Summary
• Glossary of Terms

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Methodology
• Chapter 3: Human Rights Protections
• Chapter 4: Recognising Relationships of Same-Sex Couples
• Chapter 5: Recognising Children of Same-Sex Couples
• Chapter 6: Employment
• Chapter 7: Workers' Compensation
• Chapter 8: Tax
• Chapter 9: Social Security
• Chapter 10: Veterans' Entitlements
• Chapter 11: Health Care Costs
• Chapter 12: Family Law
• Chapter 13: Superannuation
• Chapter 14: Aged Care
• Chapter 15: Migration
• Chapter 16: Additional Federal and State Legislation
• Chapter 17: Additional Issues: Homophobia and Gender Identity
• Chapter 18: Summary of Findings and Recommendations

Appendices

• Appendix 1: A List of Federal Legislation to be Amended
• Appendix 2: Selected Personal Stories
• Appendix 3: Written Submissions
• Appendix 4: Public Hearings
• Appendix 5: Community Forums
• Acknowledgements