For extending government benefits to same-sex couples

The federal government should extend any financial and work-related entitlements and benefits that currently only apply to heterosexual couples to same-sex couples and their children

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Voted very strongly for extending government benefits to same-sex couples

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Voted strongly for extending government benefits to same-sex couples

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Voted moderately for extending government benefits to same-sex couples

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Voted very strongly against extending government benefits to same-sex couples

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Never voted on extending government benefits to same-sex couples

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Relevant divisions

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These divisions relate to the policy “for extending government benefits to same-sex couples”. Compare how a supporter of the policy would have voted to the division outcome.

Division Supporters vote Division outcome

15th Oct 2008, 10:03 AM – Senate Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Second Reading - Remove discrimination

Yes Not passed by a large majority

18th Jun 2008, 11:17 AM – Senate Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Referral to Committees - Motion no. 1

No Passed by a small majority

18th Jun 2008, 11:13 AM – Senate Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Referral to Committees - Report by 24 June 2008

Yes Not passed by a small majority

4th Jun 2008, 8:00 PM – Representatives Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - Second Reading - Keep motion to read a second time unchanged

Yes Passed by a small majority

18th Sep 2007, 6:07 PM – Senate Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 4) Bill 2007 and others - In Committee - Remove discrimination

Yes (strong) Not passed by a small majority

13th Aug 2007, 8:29 PM – Representatives Judges’ Pensions Amendment Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Same-sex de facto relationships

No Passed by a small majority

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