Inquiry into Adoption by Same Sex Couples

The Minister for Community Services, the Hon Linda Burney MP, has asked the NSW Parliament’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice to conduct an inquiry into whether NSW adoption laws should be amended to allow same sex couples to adopt.

Committee Chair, the Hon Christine Robertson MLC said, “This inquiry will examine whether the law should be changed to allow same sex couples to adopt children in NSW. Among other matters, the Committee will consider whether adoption by same sex couples would further the objectives of the Adoption Act 2000.”

“The Committee will also look at the experience in other Australian and overseas jurisdictions that allow adoption of children by same sex couples”, Ms Robertson said.

It's important for as many people as possible to put in submissions to the inquiry outlining why same sex couples deserve equal adoption rights.

To make a submission, just email your personal story to lawandjustice@parliament.nsw.gov.au. The terms of reference for the inquiry and information about making a submission can be obtained from the Committee Secretariat on (02) 9230 2976 or via the Committee’s website at: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lawandjustice.