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What is a de facto relationship?

The law requires that two people, who may be of the same or opposite sex, have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. That said, there are many criteria in the Act which will be looked at to decide if a particular relationship is actually to come within this definition of a De Facto relationship.

Is marriage a de facto relationship?

Unlike de facto relationships, marriage is recognised nationally and internationally. The laws regarding de facto couples differ between states and the Commonwealth, and from one right to another.

Do married and de facto relationships have equal standing before the law?

While married and de facto relationships largely have equal standing before the law, only marriage is immediate and incontrovertible.

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