Senate debates

Monday, 24 November 2008

Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws — General Law Reform) Bill 2008

In Committee

5:48 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Water) Share this | Hansard source

I am advised that the reference to grandparents and other relatives which is in the proviso ‘such as’ is an example given of persons falling into the category, the parameters of which are set out in 60B(2)(b), which recognises that the principle underlying the act is that children have a right to a relationship with people other than their parents who are significant to their care, welfare and development.

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