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View the report as a single document - (PDF 214KB)

View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Members of the Committee	(PDF 9KB)
Recommendations	(PDF 15KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 11KB)
Summary of key amendments Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgement Scope of the report Note on references
Chapter 2 - Background	(PDF 41KB)
The Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 – A Summary The Legislative Context The International Context The Social Context
Chapter 3 - The case for legalising same-sex marriage	(PDF 50KB)
Equality Marriage and family as dynamic institutions Commitment Same-sex couples' desire for marriage Broader role and benefits of marriage Human rights and responsibilities Recognition of marriages conducted overseas Certificate of non-impediment
Chapter 4 - The case for preserving the status quo	(PDF 44KB)
The 'Origins' of 'Marriage' State involvement Discrimination Religious/Christian Grounds Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Discussion and Conclusion	(PDF 18KB)
Consistency of recognition for same sex relationships Certificates of Non-Impediment to Marriage Conclusion
Dissenting report by Senator Barnett	(PDF 22KB)
Dissenting report by Australian Greens	(PDF 22KB)
Introduction Need for the Bill Marriage and religion Conclusion Recommendations
Appendix 1 - Submissions received	(PDF 33KB)
Appendix 2 - Witnesses who appeared before the Committee	(PDF 7KB)

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