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Couples are Couples campaign and media information

The Australian Government has introduced wide-ranging reforms that recognise all couples, regardless of the sexual orientation or gender of a partner. The reforms also recognises children living in same-sex families.

From 1 July 2009 changes to legislation will mean that customers who are in a same-sex de facto relationship will be recognised as partnered for Centrelink and Family Assistance Office purposes. All customers who are assessed as being a member of a couple will have their rate of payment calculated in the same way.

Video

This video provides information about the new reforms and what they mean for customers.

Audio

This audio contains information for customers about the new reforms.

Press advertisement

This advertisement will feature in national press and contains information for customers about the reforms and how to find out more information.

Media backgrounder

This media provides background information regarding the same-sex law reforms and Centrelink.


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