❓ Question regarding the lack of superannuation splitting provisions in WA for relationships not covered by Commonwealth family law, disproportionately affecting women and same-sex couples. The Attorney General acknowledges the issue and states policy positions and legislative amendments are under consideration.
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I refer to the lack of provision for superannuation splitting in Western Australia in circumstances where the relationship ends where that relationship was not covered under Commonwealth family law, and I ask:
(a) will the Government move amendments to address this anomaly which in particular disadvantages women and people in same sex relationships;
(b) if yes to (a), when; and
(c) if no to (a), why not?
(a) will the Government move amendments to address this anomaly which in particular disadvantages women and people in same sex relationships;
(b) if yes to (a), when; and
(c) if no to (a), why not?
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Answered
12 September 2017
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Attorney General
Response time
9 days
A number of policy positions and legislative amendments are currently under consideration and will be taken to Cabinet when it is possible to do so. The Attorney General shares the Member's concerns that Western Australians are disadvantaged and is seeking to pursue equity for all couples.
The Attorney General shares the Member's concerns that Western Australians are disadvantaged and is seeking to pursue equity for all couples.
The Attorney General shares the Member's concerns that Western Australians are disadvantaged and is seeking to pursue equity for all couples.
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