Good on Alex Greenwich, NSW gay independent pollie, who has been instrumental in bringing this about. No, we still can't get married in Australia, but gay marriages performed overseas will now be recognised by the great state of New South Wales.
It's about bloody time. One of the most galling things in recent times has been the fact that we can go across to New Zealand and get married and have to virtually leave the marriage licence at the airport terminal. That will no longer be the case for NSW.
From his blog:
“Under these changes, same sex couples who marry overseas will be able to reflect their marital status on relevant forms and will no longer have to declare that they are not married. The eligibility section of the guide for couples will also be updated to clarify that same sex couples who marry overseas are eligible to register their relationship.”
“This change acknowledges that a growing number of NSW citizens must travel overseas to marry the person they love, while waiting for the Federal Government to legislate for marriage equality”
“The inaction of federal governments, past and present, on marriage equality remains an embarrassing blight on our nation’s reputation for fairness, freedom and equality.”
“Fortunately the NSW Relationship Register will now ensure these marriages receive a level of protection and recognition in NSW, and I thank the Attorney-General for working with me towards this outcome” more
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