2009-05-12
Centrelink is holding an Information Session on changes to the Same Sex Legislation
Changes to the law mean Centrelink, the Family Assistance Office, Taxation and all Commonwealth agencies will recognise same sex relationships from 1 July 2009.
These changes mean that customers of Centrelink who are living together in a same sex de facto relationship will be recognised as partnered and assessed the same way as heterosexual couples.
An information session will be held in Hobart on Thursday the 28 May at the Mecure Hotel, 156 Bathurst Street from 6.30-8.30pm.
Attendance is entirely confidential but if you wish to attend you will need to let Centrelink know for catering and seating purposes (you do not need to give your name if you don't want to).
Please contact Julie Cowley on 03 6211 7180 or email julie.j.cowley@centrelink.gov.au to confirm your attendance.
For further information about these changes go to www.australia.gov.au/samesexreforms or call 136280