85 new reforms - how do they affect you?

[Junglemum]

It seems ludicrous that the government needs to stipulate such a list. Surely saying that same sex couple have the same rights as heterosexual couples would be much easier.

I see where you're coming from Leasha, it's a step in the right direction, but when it should be a given, it must be exasperating.

So what's NOT included in the reform?

[Izzy]

I can move to Australia with Lindley under the de-facto arrangements!

It's made a huge difference! I am soon to graduate with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, so we would probably have been able to move eventually but now we can come back as soon as I finish uni!

(Sorry for the emoticon wall, I am *very* happy about the change.)

Can I just mention that watching the immigration requirements trying to say "include your civil parnership documents" without contravening the "we don't recognise civil partnership/gay marriage" thing was... well, either hilarious or painful, I'm not entirely sure which!

PS: I'm revising for my life in Australia test. I know all about mateship (it's qualitatively different to friendship) and a fair go! Now to start on the rules of cricket, oh wait, Brits are meant to know those, aren't they?

ETA:

So what's NOT included in the reform?

Gay marriage. And that whole "not even if you get married abroad" thing...