Queensland, Australia: Civil Unions to Be Renamed “Registered Relationships”

Written by scott on June 21st, 2012

Civil Unions to Be Renamed "Registered Relationships" in Queensland, AustraliaSAME-sex couples will no longer be able to enter into a “civil union” in Queensland – they will be known officially as registered relationships.

Under a further change to the previous government’s controversial law, the Newman Government will rename the Civil Partnerships Act, the Registered Relationships Act.

The amended, and renamed Act, which was introduced to State Parliament tonight, does away with state-sanctioned ceremonies for people entering into registered relationships.

Full Story from the Courier Mail

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