Civil Union Act 2004
| Civil Union Act 2004 | |
|---|---|
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| New Zealand Parliament | |
| Royal assent | 13 December 2004 |
| Commenced | 26 April 2005 |
| Administered by | Minister of Justice |
| Related legislation | |
| Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 [Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013]] | |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Civil Union Act 2004 is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand. It was passed into law on Thursday 9 December 2004 by a final vote of 65-55 in the Parliament of New Zealand.[1] The Act makes it legal for those in same-sex as well as heterosexual relationships to enter into a civil-union.
The act was opposed by religious groups, including the Catholic Church. Then New Zealand National Party leader Don Brash opposed the bill, but only as he believed it should be put to a referendum. The Act was widely supported by the then-governing New Zealand Labour Party.[2]
It is administered by the Ministry of Justice and is under the jurisdiction of the Family Court.
See also
References
- ^ Civil Union Bill Passed, The New Zealand Herald, 9 December 2004
- ^ MPs vote 65-55 in favour of Civil Union Bill, The New Zealand Herald, 2 December 2004
External links
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