Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby

Press Releases

For media comments, please contact our Convenor Kellie McDonald on 0418 459 230 or Policy Coordinator Senthorun Raj on 0422 559 835.

24 June 2010 - New bill promises adoption equality for same-sex couples

The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) welcomes the introduction of the Adoption Amendment (Same-Sex Couples) Bill which promotes the best interests of children living in same-sex families by proposing amendments to the NSW Adoption Act to allow same-sex couples eligibility to adopt.
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13 May 2010 - Relationships register passes in NSW

The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) is pleased with the passing of the Relationships Register Bill by the NSW Parliament. While not a substitute for Federal marriage reform, the registry scheme will provide greater relationship recognition for same-sex couples in NSW.
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4 May 2010 - Moving towards greater relationship recognition in NSW
22 April 2010 - GLRL demands an end to the NSW Government's inconsistent approach to parenting
21 April 2010 - GLRL calls for the introduction of anti-discrimination laws
23 February 2010 - Relationship Registers ... a step towards equality
16 February 2010 - Mardi Gras Film Festival Fundraiser for the GLRL
15 February 2010 - Foster care but not adoption?
29 January 2010 - Adoption inaction: unacceptable
7 January 2010 - Recognising surrogate parents
7 January 2010 - Lobby urges NSW Government action to end adoption discrimination
26 November 2009 - Inquiry falls short of civil marriage
9 October 2009 - GLRL appoints a new Policy and Development Coordinator
9 October 2009 - GLRL Calls for Implementation of The Human Rights Report
9 October 2009 - The GLRL supports full marriage equality
31 August 2009 - GLRL releases survey for the review of the NSW Charter of Victim’s Rights
30 July 2009 - Deadline set at 28th August for same-sex marriage inquiry
9 July 2009 - GLRL backs call for NSW Government to act on adoption discrimination
18 December 2008 - Report a 'good start'; sexuality discrimination protection still a top priority
1 December 2008 - Lobby welcomes same-sex adoption inquiry
24 November 2008 - Historic same-sex reforms pass Senate, as 58 '08 campaign comes to a close
22 September 2008 - Lobby welcomes new lesbian family laws in force in NSW today
19 September 2008 - Massive leap forward for family law and child support equality
3 September 2008 - Reform promises to deliver a new 'modern age' for same-sex couples
28 August 2008 - Lobby win for same-sex families
4 August 2008 - Government must lead, not follow
22 July 2008 - Lobby welcomes family law reform push
17 June 2008 - New Employment Standards to include same-sex couples
5 June 2008 - Children: The greatest winners of all
3 June 2008 - Doin' it for the kids: Rights of 1000 children to be recognised
14 March 2008 - City of Sydney gives unanimous support for 58 ’08 campaign
17 February 2007 - 58 '08 equality campaign launched to thousands

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