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Would A Plebiscite On Marriage Equality Do Anything?
In an article published on New Matilda, Dr Adam Webster examines whether a plebiscite or referendum are really necessary to legislate on marriage equality. Click here to read Adam’s article.
Posted in Government & Citizenship, Research
Tagged constitutional law, marriage, marriage equality, media, Public Law and Policy Research Unit (PLPRU)
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Same-sex marriage in the States
On Saturday the Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings announced that her government would introduce a Bill to allow same-sex marriage in that State. Giddings claimed she had legal opinions supporting the constitutionality of the measure, including from the Tasmanian Solicitor-General. UNSW constitutional law academic Professor George Williams has also written on the issue claiming State same-sex […]
Posted in Government & Citizenship, Research
Tagged anti-discrimination, constitutional law, federalism, inconsistency, marriage, marriage equality, Public Law and Policy Research Unit (PLPRU), Same-sex marriage, standing, Tasmania
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