The Civil Union and Omnibus bills are being heralded as 21st century pieces of legislation, laws that will finally make gay and straight relationships equal in the eyes of the law. With rights come responsibilities, and also – in the case of gay and lesbian beneficiaries – potential penalties. Benefit rights advocates have spoken out in the last few weeks of their concerns surrounding the bills. Work
Credit: Chris Banks
First published: Thursday, 17th June 2004 - 12:00pm
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