ࡱ> ` 8bjbjss m/>>>>>>>6668$<R#|   """""""$~$h& ">@">>"\\\^>>"\"\\!>>!" 1 66j!M"4"0#!,'^'!"'>!",,>j,\$,,,""^,,,#RRR6RRR6RRR>>>>>>  Mr John von Doussa QC President Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 1042  Dear Mr von Doussa, Thank you for your letter of 24 March 2006 in which you informed me of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commissions launch of a National Inquiry into discrimination against people in same-sex relationships: Financial and work-related benefits and entitlements. I would like to draw attention to a number of developments in NSW law in recent years. These include: The redefinition of de facto relationship under the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 to include people 18 years or over, living together as same-sex couples. This means that same-sex couples have access to the property division scheme that has applied to heterosexual couples since 1984. The inclusion of the redefinition of de facto relationship in a number of other NSW Acts which confer work or financial related benefits and entitlements. For a list of relevant Acts, please see Appendix A. Referral of power to the Commonwealth to legislate with respect to financial matters on the breakdown of de facto relationship, including same-sex relationships (see Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Act 2003). This would allow the federal courts to resolve issues with respect to children and property at the same time. However, I understand, at this time, that the Australian Government is only intending to legislate with respect to heterosexual de facto couples. My Department is currently reviewing other areas of NSW law which may discriminate against same-sex couples in the areas of financial or work related benefits. The NSW Government is committed to ensuring that same-sex couples are afforded the same benefits in these areas as heterosexual couples. I commend you for establishing your National Inquiry and look forward to hearing of its progress. Yours faithfully BOB DEBUS Appendix A Compensation to Relatives Act 1987 This Act provides the basis for the taking of legal action by a persons estate against those that caused the persons death. Those in a de facto relationship, including a same-sex partner, are among the class of persons for whose benefit such an action may be taken. Conveyancers Licensing Act 1995 This Act provides for the licensing and regulation of conveyancers, and includes provisions to govern the activities of those who are an associate of a conveyancer. Under the Act an associate of a conveyancer includes that persons spouse or de facto partner. The provisions apply equally to heterosexual and same-sex de facto couples. Credit Act 1984 The Credit Act regulates the provision of credit and, amongst other things, includes provisions to govern the responsibilities of guarantors under contracts of guarantee. The Act provides that spouses are excluded from acting as guarantor in certain circumstances. Spouses, including de facto spouses (heterosexual and same-sex), are now subject to the same restrictions with respect to contracts of guarantee. The inclusive definition of spouse also applies to provisions in the Act concerned with the circumstances in which a credit provider may charge more than the statutory maximum rate in a contract regulated under the Act. Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 The Supreme Court has powers to order the cross examination of witnesses in relation to property affected by a restraining order under this Act. This now covers de facto partners, including same-sex couples. The Supreme Court is also to consider the interests of a de facto partner when considering whether to decline or make an order for forfeiture on the grounds of the hardship that might be occasioned to a dependant. Dental Practice Act 2001 This Act regulates the practice of dentistry and provides that a dentistry practice may be carried on under a corporation in association with any other body or person. This encompasses de facto spouses, including same-sex couples. Duties Act 1997 This Act now extends to de facto partners, including same-sex couples, the exemptions from duty on conveyances of residential property between de facto partners and on conveyances of land, or transfer of vehicle registration between de facto partners upon breakdown of the relationship. It also provides a duty concession when acquiring certain corporate holdings that are taxable as transfers of interests in land. Family Provision Act 1982 Under this Act, a same-sex partner, or a child of a same-sex couple, is eligible to make a claim for family provision. Health Insurance Levies Act 1982 This Act establishes the State Ambulance Insurance Plan in which a family membership may comprise a person and the dependants of that person, including their spouse. Heterosexual and same-sex partners now have the same access to the benefits conferred by a family membership under the Plan. Industrial Relations Act 1996 The definition of member of the family under this Act includes de facto couples. This means that heterosexual and same-sex partners are on the same footing with respect to mortality fund benefits in state industrial organisations, and provisions relating to contract agreements and determination in the area of public vehicles and carriers. Insurance Act 1902 This Act provides that a policy of life insurance by a spouse naming his/her spouse as beneficiary does not form part of a deceased estate and is not available to creditors of the deceased. The immunity holds between spouses, including same-sex couples. Judges Pensions Act 1953 This Act now extends the benefits and entitlements of the judges pension scheme to the surviving spouse including same-sex de facto partners. Legislation governing landlord and tenant relations The Landlord and Tenant Act 1899 has been amended to allow provisions which previously only related to a wifes tenancy rights on separation from or desertion by her husband to apply to all married and de facto spouses, including same-sex couples. The Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1948 also now applies equally to married and de facto partners with respect to the circumstances in which a lessor can evict a tenant. Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 Same-sex couples can now bring an action for nervous shock arising from the death or injury or peril of another person. This Act also governs proceedings against and contribution between joint tort-feasors and provides that if more than one action is brought in respect of damage suffered by a person, or for the benefit of the persons estate or a member of their family, the aggregate sum recoverable cannot exceed the amount of damages that would be awarded in a single action. For this purpose, the term spouse now includes a de facto partner, including a same-sex partner. Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 In applying the means test to an applicant for legal aid, the Commission looks at the people for whose maintenance the applicant may be responsible. This now includes a same-sex partner. Legal Profession Act 2004 This Act regulates the admission and practice of barristers and solicitors in NSW, and includes provisions to govern the activities of those persons who are an associate. An associate of a legal practitioner includes that persons spouse or de facto partner, as defined in the Property (Relationships) Act. Certain consequences flow from a persons status as a spouse or de facto partner of a legal practitioner, including with respect to trust accounts, the solicitors fidelity fund, receivers, mortgage practices and managed investment schemes. Motor Accidents Act 1988 Same-sex couples are now included in the class of persons to whom damages may be awarded in respect of psychological or psychiatric injury arising from the death or injury of a person in a motor accident. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1988 This Act provides for the imposition, assessment and collection of tax on the registration of motor vehicles and related matters. The Act provides an exemption from the payment of motor vehicle registration tax for vehicles used by pensioners (who are jointly registered owners) for social or domestic purposes This now includes couples in a de facto relationship as defined in the Property (Relationships) Act. Protected Estates Act 1983 Section 28 of this Act provides for the disposition of money in the hands of the Protective Commissioner to (among others), the spouse of the protected person, which now includes the definition of de facto relationship within the meaning of the Property (Relationships) Act. Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Act and the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation As with changes to the Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, de facto couples, including same-sex couples, enjoy a tax exemption in respect of registration fees paid by pensioners for motor vehicles used for social or domestic purposes. Police Act 1990 This Act allows the payment of a special risk benefit to the spouse or de facto partner (including a same-sex partner) of a student of policing who dies from an injury sustained while completing police education. Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 This Act provides that on the death of an employee whose employment conditions are covered by the Act, the employees extended and long service leave entitlement payments are to be paid to spouse, which now includes the Property (Relationships) Act definition of de facto relationship. If there appears to be more than one spouse who may have a claim for the unpaid leave entitlements, those entitlements can be paid to the deceased employees estate. Sporting Injuries Act 1978 This Act establishes a scheme for the payment of benefits in respect of deaths and injuries suffered by persons participating in certain sporting or recreational activities. It now provides that, on the death of a person, benefits may be made to that persons spouse, or de facto partner, including a same-sex partner. Superannuation Act 1916 This Act now extends a range of rights and entitlements to same-sex partners under public sector superannuation schemes. Teaching Service Act 1980 This Act governs the employment conditions of many employees of the Department of Education and Training. It provides that on the death of an employee whose employment conditions are covered by the Act, the employees extended and long service leave entitlement payments are to be paid to spouse, which includes the Property (Relationships) Act definition of de facto relationship. If there appears to be more than one spouse who may have a claim for the unpaid leave entitlements, those entitlements can be paid to the deceased employees estate. Transport Administration Act 1988 This Act provides for the constitution of a number of public transport authorities and provides for conditions of employment for their employees. This Act provides that on the death of an employee whose employment conditions are covered by the Act, the employees extended and long service leave entitlement payments are to be paid to spouse, which includes the Property (Relationships) Act definition of de facto relationship. If there appears to be more than one spouse who may have a claim for the unpaid leave entitlements, those entitlements can be paid to the deceased employees estate. Trustee Act 1925 Section 45 of this Act deals with income that is the subject of a protective trust. If the trust fails before expiry there is a resulting trust in favour of a spouse, including a same-sex partner, or a child of a same-sex relationship. Trustee Companies Act 1964 This Act sets out the restrictions, liabilities, privileges and powers of trustee companies for purposes connected with the administration of estates. The Act now provides that a spouse, including a de facto partner (heterosexual and same-sex), as well as certain other persons can apply to the court for an account of an estate being administered by a trustee company in which they have an interest. 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