NSW Government Seeks Lesbian Aid

The New South Wales Government wants a federal law amended so children of lesbian couples can seek child support if their parents separate. State Attorney-General John Hatzistergos says co-mothers are not recognised in Family Court proceedings under the current laws. Mr Hatzistergos says he will ask the Federal Government to change the Family Law Act to include lesbian parents at a meeting of attorneys-general this week.

“It’s important that the laws be amended to ensure that these children are treated in the same way that children of heterosexual relationships are, so that in the event that the parents split up, there is an entitlement for that child to be able to seek child support from co-mothers,” he said.

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