Division Description Changes — Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws — Superannuation) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008; National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical and Other Benefits — Cost Recovery) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Excise) Amendment Bill 2008; Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 3) Bill 2008; Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — Referral to Committees — 18th Jun 2008

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senate vote 2008-06-18#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:54	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry]. ~~The motion, as amended, was:~~ ~~''(1) That:''~~ ''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and'' ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ~~''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''~~ ''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,'' ''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,'' ~~''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''~~ ~~''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''~~ ''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and'' ~~''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''~~ ~~''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''~~ ~~''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''~~ ~~''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];''~~ ''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];'' ~~''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''~~ ~~''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''~~ ~~''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).''~~ ~~Background to the bill~~ The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). ) The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].) ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of [motion no. 1](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3), as [amended](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1), which was introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) and then amended by Liberal Senator [Stephen Parry](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate). The motion, as amended, was: _(1) That:_ _(a) the [Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011) be referred to the [Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs) for inquiry and report; and_ _(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission)’s report [Same Sex: Same Entitlements](https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements), dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:_ _(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,_ _(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,_ _(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,_ _(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,_ _(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,_ _(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and_ _(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee._ _(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner._ _(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:_ _(a) the [Attorney-General’s Department](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29);_ _(b) the [Department of Finance and Deregulation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation);_ _(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;_ _(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and_ _(e) the [Law Council of Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia) (Family Law Section)._ Background to the bill The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [Same Sex: Same Entitlements](https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements) report by the [Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission) ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [bills digest](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (304 KB). ) The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011).) References
senate vote 2008-06-18#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:34	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry]. The motion, as amended, was: ''(1) That:'' ''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and'' ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,'' ''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,'' ''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,'' ''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,'' ''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,'' ''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and'' ''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.'' ''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.'' ''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:'' ''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];'' ''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];'' ''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;'' ''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and'' ''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).'' Background to the bill The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1] The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). ) The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2] The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].) References * [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). * [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].
senate vote 2008-06-18#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 17:07:41	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry]. The motion, as amended, was: ''(1) That:'' ''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and'' ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,'' ''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,'' ''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,'' ''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,'' ''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,'' ''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and'' ''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.'' ''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.'' ~~''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''~~ ~~''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;''~~ ~~''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;''~~ ''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:'' ''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];'' ''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];'' ''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;'' ''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and'' ~~''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).''~~ ''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).'' Background to the bill The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1] The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2] References * [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). * [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].
senate vote 2008-06-18#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 16:55:54	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry]. The motion, as amended, was: ''(1) That:'' ~~''(a) the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report; and''~~ ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s report Same Sex: Same Entitlements, dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and'' ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,'' ''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,'' ''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,'' ''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,'' ''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,'' ''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and'' ''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.'' ''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.'' ''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:'' ''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;'' ''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;'' ''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;'' ''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and'' ''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).'' Background to the bill The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1] The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2] References * [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). * [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].
senate vote 2008-06-18#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 16:52:32	Title Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws — Superannuation) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008; National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical and Other Benefits — Cost Recovery) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Excise) Amendment Bill 2008; Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 3) Bill 2008; Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — Referral to Committees Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Referral to Committees - Motion no. 1 Description ~~<p class="speaker">Alan Ferguson</p>~~ ~~<p>by leave—I move as an amendment to motion No. 1:</p>~~ <dl><dt></dt><dd>Omit paragraph (2), substitute:<dl><dt>(2)</dt><dd>That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.</dd></dl></dd></dl><p>Question agreed to.</p> The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry]. The motion, as amended, was: ''(1) That:'' ''(a) the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report; and'' ''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s report Same Sex: Same Entitlements, dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:'' ''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,'' ''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,'' ''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,'' ''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,'' ''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,'' ''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and'' ''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.'' ''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.'' ''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:'' ''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;'' ''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;'' ''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;'' ''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and'' ''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).'' Background to the bill The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1] The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2] References * [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). * [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here]. ~~<p>The question now is that motion No. 1, as amended, be agreed to.</p>~~

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry].
~~The motion, as amended, was:~~
~~''(1) That:''~~
''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and''
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
~~''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''~~
''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,''
''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,''
~~''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''~~
~~''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''~~
''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and''
~~''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''~~
~~''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''~~
~~''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''~~
~~''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];''~~
''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];''
~~''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''~~
~~''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''~~
~~''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).''~~
~~Background to the bill~~
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). )
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].)
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of [motion no. 1](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3), as [amended](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1), which was introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) and then amended by Liberal Senator [Stephen Parry](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
The motion, as amended, was: _(1) That:_
_(a) the [Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011) be referred to the [Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs) for inquiry and report; and_ _(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission)’s report [Same Sex: Same Entitlements](https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements), dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:_
_(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,_ _(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,_ _(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,_ _(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,_ _(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,_ _(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and_ _(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee._
_(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner._
_(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:_ _(a) the [Attorney-General’s Department](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29);_ _(b) the [Department of Finance and Deregulation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation);_ _(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;_ _(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and_ _(e) the [Law Council of Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia) (Family Law Section)._
Background to the bill
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [Same Sex: Same Entitlements](https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements) report by the [Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission) ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [bills digest](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (304 KB). )
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011).)
References

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry].
The motion, as amended, was:
''(1) That:''
''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and''
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''
''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,''
''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,''
''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''
''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''
''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and''
''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''
''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''
''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''
''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];''
''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];''
''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''
''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''
''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).''
Background to the bill
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1]
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').(Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB). )
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2]
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.(Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].)
References
* [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB).
* [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry].
The motion, as amended, was:
''(1) That:''
''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and''
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''
''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,''
''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,''
''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''
''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''
''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and''
''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''
''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''
~~''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''~~
~~''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;''~~
~~''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;''~~
''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''
''(a) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney-General%27s_Department_%28Australia%29 Attorney-General’s Department];''
''(b) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Finance_and_Deregulation Department of Finance and Deregulation];''
''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''
''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''
~~''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).''~~
''(e) the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia Law Council of Australia] (Family Law Section).''
Background to the bill
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1]
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB).
* [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry].
The motion, as amended, was:
''(1) That:''
~~''(a) the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report; and''~~
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s report Same Sex: Same Entitlements, dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
''(a) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008] be referred to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee] for inquiry and report; and''
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]’s report [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements], dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''
''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,''
''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,''
''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''
''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''
''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and''
''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''
''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''
''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''
''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;''
''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;''
''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''
''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''
''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).''
Background to the bill
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1]
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB).
* [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].

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Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws — Superannuation) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008; National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical and Other Benefits — Cost Recovery) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax) Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — General) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Customs) Amendment Bill 2008; a New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax Imposition — Excise) Amendment Bill 2008; Excise Legislation Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; Excise Tariff Amendment (Condensate) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008; National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 3) Bill 2008; Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — Referral to Committees
Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Referral to Committees - Motion no. 1

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~~Alan Ferguson~~
~~by leave—I move as an amendment to motion No. 1:~~
<dl><dt></dt><dd>Omit paragraph (2), substitute:<dl><dt>(2)</dt><dd>That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.</dd></dl></dd></dl>Question agreed to.
The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-17.62.3 motion no. 1], as [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2008-06-18.13.1 amended], which was introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] and then amended by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Stephen_Parry&mpc=Senate&house=senate Stephen Parry].
The motion, as amended, was:
''(1) That:''
''(a) the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report; and''
''(b) any related bill or bills that may be introduced to give effect to the recommendations of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s report Same Sex: Same Entitlements, dated May 2007, also be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report together with the following matters:''
''(i) the definition of ‘couple relationship’,''
''(ii) empirical evidence from the states concerning the existence, recognition and relative numbers of interdependent relationships, other than de facto (whether heterosexual or same-sex) and marital relationships,''
''(iii) whether the definition of ‘couple relationship’ should be amended to incorporate other interdependent relationships and, if so, whether the definitions should be broadened to include those relationships or whether a separate definition is required,''
''(iv) the fiscal implications of the statutory recognition of other interdependent relationships for superannuation and taxation purposes,''
''(v) the definitions of ‘child’ and ‘child of a couple relationship’,''
''(vi) the legal and fiscal implications of the definitions referred to in (v), particularly as they relate to the rights, obligations and liabilities of co-parents (i.e., the parent in a couple relationship that does not have a biological connection to a child of that relationship), and''
''(vii) all other matters considered necessary by the committee.''
''(2) That the committee is to report on 30 September 2008 or after the consideration of any related bills mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), whichever is the sooner.''
''(3) That the committee must hear evidence, inter alia, from:''
''(a) the Attorney-General’s Department;''
''(b) the Department of Finance and Deregulation;''
''(c) the Relationship Registries of Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory;''
''(d) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and''
''(e) the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).''
Background to the bill
The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—Superannuation) Bill 2008 is part of a wider reform that seeks to end discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under Commonwealth laws. It was introduced in response to the [https://www.humanrights.gov.au/same-sex-same-entitlements Same Sex: Same Entitlements] report by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_and_Equal_Opportunity_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission] ('HREOC').[1]
The bill amends fourteen Acts in relation to Commonwealth superannuation and pension schemes to ensure that same-sex partners and their children are able to access reversionary superannuation benefits upon the death of a scheme member and in related taxation treatment of superannuation benefits.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about the bill in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/86LR6/upload_binary/86lr66.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (304 KB).
* [2] Read more about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r3011 here].
~~The question now is that motion No. 1, as amended, be agreed to.~~