... recognition of the same sex relationships gained greater force with the Property (Relationships) Legislation Amendment Act 1999 (NSW) providing protection to people in the same sex de facto relationships in a wide range of situations such as property division, inheritance, joint financial arrangements and issues of illness or death of a partner. The changes apply to couples that have lived together for more ... facto are made the same way as for the marriage, i.e. via Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and family law courts. Before then, these matters were decided by individual states. The Adopt...

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