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The High Court and the Meaning of 'Marriage' in Section 51 (xxi) of the Constitution
Publisher
Courts
Marriage
Constitutional law
Australia
Description
Over the past 25 years in Australia many laws affecting marriage have been instituted by the Commonwealth. However, there remains intact one major limitation, namely, that prohibiting marriage between persons of the same sex. This Research Note details the Hight Court of Australia's interpretation of the term 'marriage' in s. 51(xxi) of the Australian Constitution.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Commonwealth of Australia 2002
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
12 Feb 2002
