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Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes

Old Mar 6th 2006, 5:29 am
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Australia's Minister for Immigration has announced today that same sex partners of skilled migrants and students are to be recognised by Australia for immigration purposes.

http://www.gomatilda.com/news/article.cfm?articleid=377

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Old Mar 6th 2006, 6:19 am
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A sensible decision
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About time too!
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Good news. And a big relief for many.
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That is good news - there was a poster on a couple of weeks back whose friend was wanting to emigrate, hope it cheers them up.
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That is good news - there was a poster on a couple of weeks back whose friend was wanting to emigrate, hope it cheers them up.
I've sent her a link by pm - hope she spots it
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
I've sent her a link by pm - hope she spots it
Thats good of you - I couldn't remember her name ? Daisy ??
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Thats good of you - I couldn't remember her name ? Daisy ??
Daisymoo, asking for a friend of hers
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Daisymoo, asking for a friend of hers


Thank you for all info haven't been on for a while, at the moment 3 out of 4 of our family have got orrible viruses, all centred around throats and ears and aching bones but all with different symptoms. Anyway i will pass on this link to my friend.

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Default Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes

While this is a good start, it still doesn't negate the fact that same sex couples are not recognised as de facto or married in australian immigration law and still means that same sex couples where one has PR and the other doesn't, have to go through the hassle (and expense) of a second or third visa application.

Nevertheless a good start is half the work.
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Should be good for lots of hairdressers
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Would be good for lots of us doctors as well!
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Default Re: Same sex partners to be recognised for skilled visa purposes

Originally Posted by Pollyana
A sensible decision
dont know what all the fuss is about. ive been havin the same sex with the wife for years and we got our visa







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Originally Posted by Pollyana
Daisymoo, asking for a friend of hers
yeh ive heard that before, they all say its a friend
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[QUOTE=soapy]dont know what all the fuss is about. ive been havin the same sex with the wife for years and we got our visa

Likewise, I've been having the same sex with your wife for years and I've got a visa as well
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