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Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003

Uniform Legislation and General Purposes Committee (2002 - 2005)· 6 April 2004general_report

The WA Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and General Purposes reviewed the Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003, which refers certain superannuation matters arising from de facto relationship breakdowns to the Commonwealth Parliament. The committee recommended an amendment to Clause 5 to increase parliamentary oversight of the termination of the reference of powers. The report also highlights concerns about the lack of a formal intergovernmental agreement.

Impact

The bill impacts de facto couples in WA, particularly regarding the division of superannuation assets after a relationship breakdown. The recommended amendment aims to ensure greater parliamentary scrutiny over the termination of the referral of powers to the Commonwealth.

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