Gay and Lesbian Couples in Australia Worried About Downside of Legal Recognition

It appears the government is giving us everything but gay marriage, and as July 1 approaches there may be some very real disadvantages to relationship recognition. Issues ranging from drops in government allowances, to being ‘outed’ on Government databases, are some of the issues being reported as Australia prepares to recognise same-sex relationships and de facto couples. Director of the Welfare Rights Centre, Maree O’Halloran, told the Brisbane Times that she receives at least 10 calls a day from same-sex couples worried about losing money and calls from elderly couples fearful of being ‘outed’ on government databases. “There’s a lot of fear that is taking away from the beneficial changes,” said O’Halloran. Full Story from SameSame.com

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