Same-sex relationships

Status: Completed

Project overview

This project sought to address issues in the Matrimonial Property Bill and the De Facto Relationships (Property) Bill introduced on 24 March 1998.  The key issues were a) there were marked differences between the rights under the two bills of de jure partners on the one hand and de facto partners on the other; and b) there was no provision whatsoever made for claims by same-sex partners.

Status: Completed

Project details

Key dates

Project start: 1 September 1999

Project close: 28 December 1999

Contact

Email: com@lawcom.govt.nz

Phone: +64 (04) 473 3453

Toll-free: 0800 832 526