📜 Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2005

Assented toLABill 8620 October 2005

The Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2005 refers legislative power to the Commonwealth Parliament regarding the superannuation interests of de facto partners after relationship breakdown, enabling the Family Court of Western Australia to handle these matters similarly to married couples.

Impact

De facto couples in Western Australia will be affected, as the Family Court will gain jurisdiction over superannuation splitting upon relationship breakdown. This aims to provide similar legal protections to de facto couples as married couples regarding superannuation.

Key Changes

["Refers power to the Commonwealth Parliament regarding superannuation interests of de facto partners.", "Enables the Family Court of Western Australia to have jurisdiction over superannuation splitting for de facto couples.", "Allows for separate referrals for heterosexual and same-sex de facto relationships."]