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
- Audio file of speech ( 5 minutes, Mp3 4.4 MB)
3. Personal Story 2 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Marriage recognition
Medicare
Exemptions under discrimination law
- Audio file of speech ( 3 minutes, Mp3 2.7 MB)
4. Personal Story 3 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Lack of recognition of same sex couples
Medicare and PBS
Power of Attorney
Aged care issues
- Audio file of speech ( 2 minutes, Mp3 4.3 MB)
5. Personal Story 4 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Situation with same sex couples in retirement homes
- Audio file of speech (1 minute, Mp3 692 kb)
6. Personal Story 5 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Superannuation
- Audio file of speech ( 1 minute, Mp3 1.2 MB)
7. Personal Story 6 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Census forms
- Audio file of speech ( 1 minute, Mp3 1.3 MB)
8. Personal Story 7 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Discrimination under workplace legislation
Centrelink
Voluntary student unionism
- Audio file of speech ( 6 minutes, Mp3 5.9 MB)
9. Personal Story 8 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Discrimination experienced as a school teacher
- Audio file of speech ( 9 minutes, Mp3 8.6 MB)
10. Personal Story 9 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Welfare and health services
Access to anonymous donors for IVF
- Audio file of speech ( 3 minutes, Mp3 2.7 MB)
11. Personal Story 10 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Impact of discrimination on people with HIV/Aids
Positive discrimination
Definition of family
- Audio file of speech ( 5 minutes, Mp3 4.3 MB)
12. Personal Story 11 (Sydney 26 July 2006)
Centrelink
- Audio file of speech ( 15 seconds, Mp3 229 kb)
13. Personal Story 12 (Perth 10 August 2006)
Family Courts
- Audio file of speech ( 1 minute, Mp3 1.1 MB)