It s a big step forward in terms of equal rights. Lesbian marriage Lindsay Zelf says she supports any change that increases recognition of same-sex relationships but the proposed amendment does not go far enough. You can't say the change is a wrong thing but its piecemeal stuff. However, lesbian activist Jenny Rankin believes the amendment will have negative consequences, particularly for lesbian couples. Rankin, who co-wrote a submission opposing the amendment, says women face entrenched disadvantage under heterosexual law.
Lesbian relationships are more egalitarian.
I don't want equality with heterosexual standards. Rankin says the issue highlights the difference between lesbians and gay males and that men are more likely to support the changes. Meanwhile Act party member, Michael Coote says he is opposed to the amendment for a number of reasons. He claims that the amendment is a feminist agenda and puts a lot of property at risk. Coote says the government should leave the division of property as a private matter.