Same-Sex Partners Discussion Paper

The South Australian Labor Government is committed to removing unjustified discrimination against same-sex couples. To advance this objective, the Attorney-General and the Minister for Social Justice are collaborating in a review of State legislation. This discussion paper is intended to be the principal way the state government will consult the public on the proposed changes, and is a first step towards legislation planned for 2003. The paper examines the ways that people in same-sex relationships are treated differently under South Australian law and looks at options for removing legislative discrimination against same-sex partners.