Electoral Affairs

LEGAL AFFAIRS — SUPERANNUATION SPLITTING

 180. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Attorney General:

I refer to the lack of provision for superannuation splitting in Western Australia in circumstances where the relationship ends where that relationship was not covered under Commonwealth family law, and I ask:

(a) will the Government move amendments to address this anomaly which in particular disadvantages women and people in same sex relationships;

(b) if yes to (a), when; and

CHILD SUPPORT (ADOPTION OF LAWS) AMENDMENT BILL 2017

Second Reading

Resumed from 23 August.

HON COLIN TINCKNELL (South West) [ 12.32 pm ]: Yesterday, Hon Alison Xamon made some comments on the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2017. I want to mention that I have the full support of the crossbench on this. We will be supporting this amendment bill.

[speeches and comments of various members]

Question put and passed.

Bill read a second time.

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