02678nam 2200517 a 450 991046248230332120200520144314.01-922084-02-6(CKB)2670000000336746(EBL)1126792(OCoLC)828792800(MiAaPQ)EBC1126792(Au-PeEL)EBL1126792(CaPaEBR)ebr10659951(EXLCZ)99267000000033674620130228d2013 uy 0engurcn#nnn|||||txtrdacontentstirdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierSame-sex marriage debate[electronic resource] /edited by Justin HealeyThirroul, N.S.W. Spinney Press20131 online resource (60 pages) colour illustrationsIssues in society ;v. 352Includes index.1-922084-01-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Chapter 1. Same-sex relationships and marriage -- Chapter 2. Opinions opposed to same-sex marriage -- Chapter 3. Opinions in favour of same-sex marriage.Same-sex marriages are currently not permitted under Australian federal law. Although same-sex couples in de facto relationships have had most of the legal rights of married couples since July 2009, there is however no national registered partnership or civil union scheme. Public opinion polls in Australia consistently show majority support for same-sex marriage, yet political and legal opposition to it has stymied a number of recent attempts at state and federal level to legislate for ‘marriage equality’, which would require amending the federal Marriage Act. Should marriage only be between a man and a woman, or are same-sex attracted people being denied the right to have their unions honoured by church and state in a moderm society which should recognise long-term commitment in relationships, regardless of sexuality? What are the social, political, legal and religious considerations in the same-sex marriage debate? A balanced range of opinions from key commentators is presented in this book.Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ;v. 352.Same-sex marriageAustraliaCivil unionsAustraliaElectronic books.Same-sex marriageCivil unions306.8480994Healey Justin855757MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910462482303321Same-sex marriage debate1939862UNINA