ACT's civil unions bill gets green light

Sydney : Australia | Aug 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM PDT

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The laws passed with support of the Greens and will allow legally binding ceremonies for same-sex couples. Attorney-General Simon Corbell says the laws restore legislation overturned by the former Howard government. He says it is a milestone, ending discrimination against gay couples. "There... FULL ARTICLE AT Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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