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This chapter explains how the provisions of international human rights treaties protect same-sex couples and their children, in the context of accessing financial and work-related entitlements. In particular, this chapter focuses on the right to non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. It also describes how the breach of that right can interfere with a range of other basic human…

It is simple to remove discrimination against same-sex couples in laws conferring financial and work-related benefits: amend the definitions describing a couple to include same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike.

The following chapter summarises the findings and recommendations made in each of Chapters 4 – 16 in this report. This chapter should be read in conjunction with Appendix 1 which sets out the list of legislation to be amended in order to eliminate discrimination against same-sex couples and their children.

back to Contents Chapter 6. Employment Download Chapter 6: [ PDF] [ Word ] 6.1 What is this chapter about? 6.2 How are employment conditions established for Australian workers? 6.3 Can same-sex and opposite-sex couples access the same leave entitlements? 6.4 Do federal government employees in same-sex and opposite-sex couples enjoy the same work conditions? 6.5 Are same-sex couples protected…

Same-sex couples are not eligible for a range of rebates and tax concessions available to opposite-sex couples. This means same-sex couples may end up paying more tax than opposite-sex couples because tax legislation does not recognise their relationship.

back to Contents Chapter 14. Aged Care Download Chapter 14: [ PDF] [ Word ] 14.1 What is this chapter about? 14.2 Do same-sex couples pay more for aged care? 14.3 What other issues face ageing same-sex couples? 14.4 Does aged care legislation breach human rights? 14.5 How should aged care legislation be amended to avoid future breaches? 14.1 What is this chapter about? This chapter examines …

back to Contents Chapter 17. Additional Issues: Homophobia and Gender Identity Download Chapter 17: [ PDF] [ Word ] 17.1 What is this chapter about? 17.2 What did the Inquiry hear about homophobia in the community? 17.3 What did the Inquiry hear about discrimination on the basis of gender identity? 17.1 What is this chapter about? Organisations and individuals raised a range of issues with…

This chapter focuses on discrimination regarding the entitlements available to veterans of the Australian Defence Forces who have a same-sex partner or children.

Superannuation is one of the main ways of saving for retirement. It is designed to provide financial security for individuals and their families in retirement; or when a person dies unexpectedly.

Stories of discrimination experienced by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community October 2007 Click here to download in PDF 67KB Click here to download in WORD 151KB 1. What is this paper about? In 2006, the Commission conducted a National Inquiry into discrimination against people in same-sex relationships regarding access to financial and work-related entitlements…