Queensland legislation which deals only with sexuality. They are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. Attorney-General Denver Beanland also opposed the amendment arguing the definition of de facto was in line with other legislation. The bill also recognises a former spouse and a de-facto spouse. These provisions do not include same-sex partners.
Few schemes recognise same-sex partners.
Many employers provide benefits such as payment of relocation expenses but in most companies, these apply only to heterosexual partners. Both Federal and State compensation law's allow for compensation to dependents if someone dies as a result of a work-related injury. Both use definitions of husband, wife, family etc which exclude same-sex Partners. Gay Couples Queensland Labor MPs have used their numbers in Parliament to force through a change to domestic laws so they cover gay couples. The vote came after a rowdy and emotional debate.