"Defendant appeals from district court summary judgment ruling holding state statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman unconstitutional. AFFIRMED." read the rest of the 69 page court ruling here.
There are still federal laws that make same-sex couples second class citizens when it comes to issues like tax law, veterans' entitlements, health care subsidies, aged care, immigration law, etc. Given the positive progression of laws that have, in the past, discriminated against gender, race and age, it's disappointing same-sex couples' rights still have a long way to go. I think we need to look at how equality is reserved for only the 'right' kind couples under current laws.
Simple changes to the way we define de facto relationships in the legislation would make life fairer for thousands of same-sex couples and their families, and make it easier to access rights accorded to them under the law.
These laws are about basic personal rights and should be available to all couples and families.
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