📜 Acts Amendment (Equality of Status) Bill 2002
Assented toLABill 14111 September 2002
The Acts Amendment (Equality of Status) Bill 2002 amends several Western Australian Acts to grant de facto partners the same rights and status as spouses in various legal contexts. This includes areas such as anatomical examination consent, Anzac Day Trust Fund benefits, bush fire compensation, retail shop tenancies, and cooperative company governance.
Impact
This bill affects de facto partners in Western Australia by providing them with equal rights and recognition under the law, impacting areas such as inheritance, compensation, and decision-making. It promotes fairness and equality for unmarried couples.
Key Changes
["De facto partners are given the same rights as spouses regarding consent for anatomical examinations.", "De facto partners are included as 'dependants' for the purposes of the Anzac Day Trust Fund.", "De facto partners are entitled to compensation in the event of a volunteer fire fighter's death."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA11 Sept 2002
- LA IntroducedLA11 Sept 2002
- LA Third ReadingLA4 Dec 2002
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA4 Dec 2002
- LA Consideration in DetailLA4 Dec 2002
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Dec 2002
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC8 Apr 2003
- LC AmendedLC8 Apr 2003
- LC Third ReadingLC8 Apr 2003
Affected Sectors
healthemergency_servicesfinancehousingpublic_sector
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