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Australian Migration Regulations Partially Recognise Same-Sex “Marriages”
Australian Migration Regulations will be changed from 9 November to partially recognise same-sex relationships which have been registered in an Australian state or territory.
Currently, applicants for permanent visas, partner visas, student visas and general skilled migration must show 12 months of cohabitation before they can include a same-sex or interdependent partner.
However, from 9 November, people who have registered their relationship with an Australian state or territory will be exempt from the 12 month cohabitation requirement. Whilst Australia does not recognise same-sex marriage, certain states and territories do allow such couples to register their relationships – states where this is possible include Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT.
Couples will still need to show that they are living together, but will not need to show 12 months of cohabitation as is currently the case. State legislation would not in general specify the sex of the people in the relationship, and so there would be the possibility of heterosexual couples who register their relationship instead of getting married taking advantage of the new changes.
For more information and the latest immigration news please visit Acacia Immigration Australia’s homepage and immigration news section.
Always consult the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) or a registered Australian migration agent before making any decisions and immigration law is complex and constantly changing. This article is current as of October 28 2009 in relation to changes occuring on 9 November 2009.
Australian Migration Regulations will be changed from 9 November to partially recognise same-sex relationships which have been registered in an Australian state or territory.
About the Author
Mark Webster is the director and founder of Acacia Immigration and a President of the Migration Institute of Australia NSW and ACT. In this capacity Mark has liaised with the Department of Immigration on key policy issues. He was a major contributor to the MIA’s submissions on Skills Assessment and Review of the General Skilled Program.
A recognised expert in the field, Mr. Webster has been quoted in print numerous times, including in Phillipe Legrain’s 2007 book, Immigrants: Your Country Needs Them (Princeton University Press).
Mark is a contributing author of the current edition of the Immigration Kit (Federation Press), the definitive text on migration law. He wrote the chapters on General Skilled Migration and Temporary Workers.
Acacia Immigration Australia’s website contains information on the main Australian visa types and updates on Australian Immigration Law. Read the original article here
Acacia Immigration Australia
– Australian Migration Agents providing information on immigration to Australia or obtaining an Australian visa for work, study or emigration.
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