| Description |
1 online resource (65 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Issues in society ; v. 352
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Issues in society ; v. 352.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1 -- Same-sex relationships and marriage; Chapter 2 -- Opinions opposed to same-sex marriage; Chapter 3 -- Opinions in favour of same-sex marriage; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Same-sex marriage -- Australia.
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Same-sex marriage. |
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Australia. |
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Civil unions -- Australia.
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Civil unions. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Same-sex marriage. |
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Civil unions. |
| Added Author |
Healey, Justin.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Healey, Justin. Same-sex Marriage Debate. Thirroul : The Spinney Press, 2013 9781922084019 |
| ISBN |
9781922084026 (electronic book) |
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1922084026 (electronic book) |
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9781922084019 |
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