tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675359.post109421869424757387..comments2023-10-30T03:47:35.450+13:00Comments on Big News: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675359.post-1094253271154860952004-09-04T11:14:00.000+12:002004-09-04T11:14:00.000+12:00Because if they've taken the step to solemnise the...Because if they've taken the step to solemnise their<br />relationship, and presumably have other documented<br />evidence in terms of their relationship, then they're<br />in the context of a 'relationship in the nature of marriage' according to that evidence. DWI will certainly treat them as such if the CUB/RSRB goes through, remember. Personally, I'd prefer individualised benefits for all spousal partners, regardless of marital or civil union status, but you can't have everything.<br /><br />Incidentally, you do realise that one could say much the same about those that 'marry at haste' and 'repent at leisure?' Unfortunately, no-one can protect people from making the consequences of bad decisions about relationships, straight or lesbian/gay, except through<br />the avenue of prior Relationship Services counselling.<br /><br />Craig :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com