Equality in Australian Defence Forces

Yet another victory!

Congratulations to all who were responsible for this faboulous, significant development!!

Previously dogs had more rights in the Australian Defence Force than partners of same-sex couples. For example dogs were allocated relocation funds when their owner had to move to another state, however partners of same-sex couples were not given such funds, unlike heterosexual partners. Same-sex partners would also not be automatically notified if their partners were killed in battle and they were also not eligible for the war pension. This has all changed on Friday 21 October 2005!!

More in this AAP article. [21 Oct 7:24pm]


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