📜 Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003
Bill LapsedLA22 October 2003
The Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003 refers legislative power to the Commonwealth Parliament regarding the superannuation interests of de facto partners (both heterosexual and same-sex) after relationship breakdown, enabling the Family Court of Western Australia to handle these matters.
Impact
De facto couples in Western Australia will be affected, as it aims to provide them with the same superannuation splitting rights as married couples upon relationship breakdown. This ensures fairer outcomes regarding superannuation assets after separation.
Key Changes
["Refers power to the Commonwealth Parliament regarding superannuation of de facto couples.", "Allows the Family Court of Western Australia to have jurisdiction over superannuation splitting for de facto couples.", "Includes separate referrals for heterosexual and same-sex de facto relationships."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA22 Oct 2003
- LA IntroducedLA22 Oct 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA3 Dec 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA3 Dec 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC4 Dec 2003
Affected Sectors
financejustice
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