Recognition of same-sex parenting in Australia: South Australia the final frontier?

Abstract

South Australia is the only jurisdiction in Australia that does not recognise same-sex parenting. This article provides an overview of the laws in South Australia and the other state/territory and federal jurisdictions. It argues that the law places children who are parented by same-sex couples in South Australia in an unequal and unacceptable position when compared to children in all other Australian jurisdictions. Suggestions for legislative change which would bring South Australia into step with the rest of the nation are made.