NSW Attorney-General John Hatzistergos yesterday announced Government plans to establish state-based registers along the lines of those in the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.

“The register will ensure NSW is aligned with Commonwealth Government moves to remove discrimination against unmarried people in heterosexual and same-sex relationships,” Hatzistergos said.

“Couples who choose to register their relationship will be provided with one document that helps prove their relationship and will be spared the frustration of constantly having to supply agencies with copious amounts of paperwork.”

Couples eligible to register will need to be over 18 and in an exclusive relationship. One member of the couple will need to be a resident of NSW, and the couple must not be married or registered overseas.

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