❓ WA Premier Alan Carpenter states there is no intention to introduce civil union legislation similar to the ACT in Western Australia, but affirms the right of same-sex couples to enjoy existing legal rights.
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CIVIL UNION LEGISLATION - AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
I have a supplementary question. What is the Premier’s view, and will he introduce similar legislation in Western Australia? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
I have a supplementary question. What is the Premier’s view, and will he introduce similar legislation in Western Australia? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I am not afraid to give the house my view. There is no intention to develop legislation, and no legislation is being developed, along those lines in Western Australia. My view is this: if couples of same sex want to enjoy the rights that the law provides them, as it does provide and has provided them in the ACT, that is their right.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I am not afraid to give the house my view. There is no intention to develop legislation, and no legislation is being developed, along those lines in Western Australia. My view is this: if couples of same sex want to enjoy the rights that the law provides them, as it does provide and has provided them in the ACT, that is their right.
I am not afraid to give the house my view. There is no intention to develop legislation, and no legislation is being developed, along those lines in Western Australia. My view is this: if couples of same sex want to enjoy the rights that the law provides them, as it does provide and has provided them in the ACT, that is their right.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I am not afraid to give the house my view. There is no intention to develop legislation, and no legislation is being developed, along those lines in Western Australia. My view is this: if couples of same sex want to enjoy the rights that the law provides them, as it does provide and has provided them in the ACT, that is their right.
I am not afraid to give the house my view. There is no intention to develop legislation, and no legislation is being developed, along those lines in Western Australia. My view is this: if couples of same sex want to enjoy the rights that the law provides them, as it does provide and has provided them in the ACT, that is their right.
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