Latest items for Australia
March 6, 2023, 9:45 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
It is not unlawful for cousins to marry one another.
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
It is not unlawful for cousins to marry one another.
Feb. 22, 2023, 5:24 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"Semi‐structured interviews with 21 consanguineous couples were conducted prior to the offer of screening. Interviews were coded, and thematic analysis was informed by an inductive approach. Three major themes were identified: experiences and attitudes of Australian consanguineous couples, childhood genetic conditions and beliefs, and the perceived utility of genomic screening. All but one couple had previously sought genetic advice, and a large majority of couples were aware of childhood conditions within their family or community. Thirteen couples perceived consanguinity as increasing the risk of having affected children. Nine spoke of premarital screening programs routinely conducted in their countries of origin. All supported the concept and availability of genomic reproductive carrier...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"Semi‐structured interviews with 21 consanguineous couples were conducted prior to the offer of screening. Interviews were coded, and thematic analysis was informed by an inductive approach. Three major themes were identified: experiences and attitudes of Australian consanguineous couples, childhood genetic conditions and beliefs, and the perceived utility of genomic screening. All but one couple had previously sought genetic advice, and a large majority of couples were aware of childhood conditions within their family or community. Thirteen couples perceived consanguinity as increasing the risk of having affected children. Nine spoke of premarital screening programs routinely conducted in their countries of origin. All supported the concept and availability of genomic reproductive carrier...more
Jan. 19, 2023, 5:40 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ADCM-PRACTICE-1
"The most common percentage split in the division of assets in Australia is 60/40. For many couples, one partner will contribute more financially, while the other may contribute more in way of caring for children and looking after the home. In these situations, you will find it most common that the financial contributor (often a male), will end up with 40% of the assets, while the partner who contributed mostly non-financially (often female), will get 60%. While this may seem unfair at face value, the court makes adjustments based on the future needs of the individuals. The male likely has more earning capacity and income, and are therefore deemed able...more
Variables: ADCM-PRACTICE-1
"The most common percentage split in the division of assets in Australia is 60/40. For many couples, one partner will contribute more financially, while the other may contribute more in way of caring for children and looking after the home. In these situations, you will find it most common that the financial contributor (often a male), will end up with 40% of the assets, while the partner who contributed mostly non-financially (often female), will get 60%. While this may seem unfair at face value, the court makes adjustments based on the future needs of the individuals. The male likely has more earning capacity and income, and are therefore deemed able...more
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:48 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Contrary to popular perception, there’s no 50-50 split rule. It’s not that simple since a variety of factors have to be considered" (para 32). "The court takes into account the non-financial contribution of the party too. This factor plays a crucial role in determining how are assets divided in a divorce Australia" (34). "[T]here is no law in Australia that discriminates or allocates wealth based on gender. Instead, it looks at the contributions and future needs of the parties" (para 48).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Contrary to popular perception, there’s no 50-50 split rule. It’s not that simple since a variety of factors have to be considered" (para 32). "The court takes into account the non-financial contribution of the party too. This factor plays a crucial role in determining how are assets divided in a divorce Australia" (34). "[T]here is no law in Australia that discriminates or allocates wealth based on gender. Instead, it looks at the contributions and future needs of the parties" (para 48).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:46 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Australia is an equitable distribution country, meaning that on the divorce or death of a spouse, net wealth is not split evenly (i.e. 50/50) as 'community property'" (para 18).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Australia is an equitable distribution country, meaning that on the divorce or death of a spouse, net wealth is not split evenly (i.e. 50/50) as 'community property'" (para 18).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"There is no legal discrimination regarding women’s access to formal financial resources and there are no practices that may restrict these rights" (8).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"There is no legal discrimination regarding women’s access to formal financial resources and there are no practices that may restrict these rights" (8).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no legal discrimination regarding inheritance rights and there are no practices which may restrict those rights" (3).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no legal discrimination regarding inheritance rights and there are no practices which may restrict those rights" (3).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Additionally, the law provides female surviving spouses with the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets (New South Wales Succession Amendment (Intestacy) Act 2009, sect. 110 & 111)" (3).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Additionally, the law provides female surviving spouses with the same rights as male surviving spouses to inherit land and non-land assets (New South Wales Succession Amendment (Intestacy) Act 2009, sect. 110 & 111)" (3).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"The law also provides women and men with the same rights after divorce or separation to own, use, make decisions and use as collateral (Family Law Act 1975, sect. 78)" (8).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"The law also provides women and men with the same rights after divorce or separation to own, use, make decisions and use as collateral (Family Law Act 1975, sect. 78)" (8).
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The law provides married and unmarried women with the same rights as men to own, use, make decisions and use land, property and other non-land property assets as collateral (Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, sect. 51 & Sex Discrimination Act 1984, sect. 24; New South Wales Married Persons (Equality of Status) Act 1996, sect. 4 & Victoria Property Law Act 1958, sect. 21)" (8). "Furthermore, a married woman has the same rights as a married man to administer marital property (New South Wales Married Persons (Equality of Status) Act 1996, sect. 4). Additionally, the law provides for joint land titling for land used or acquired by married couples and informal...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The law provides married and unmarried women with the same rights as men to own, use, make decisions and use land, property and other non-land property assets as collateral (Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, sect. 51 & Sex Discrimination Act 1984, sect. 24; New South Wales Married Persons (Equality of Status) Act 1996, sect. 4 & Victoria Property Law Act 1958, sect. 21)" (8). "Furthermore, a married woman has the same rights as a married man to administer marital property (New South Wales Married Persons (Equality of Status) Act 1996, sect. 4). Additionally, the law provides for joint land titling for land used or acquired by married couples and informal...more
Jan. 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance laws are regulated at the State and Territory levels. For instance, the law provides daughters with the same rights as sons to inherit land and non land assets (New South Wales Succession Amendment (Intestacy) Act 2009, sect. 127)" (3).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance laws are regulated at the State and Territory levels. For instance, the law provides daughters with the same rights as sons to inherit land and non land assets (New South Wales Succession Amendment (Intestacy) Act 2009, sect. 127)" (3).
Jan. 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"In one of the short clips, a woman asks her partner if she can kiss her, who agrees" (para 7). "In another video, a young couple at a party begin kissing before the man stops and asks his partner if she wants to keep going. The woman pauses before telling him she would rather go back to the party" (para 8-9).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"In one of the short clips, a woman asks her partner if she can kiss her, who agrees" (para 7). "In another video, a young couple at a party begin kissing before the man stops and asks his partner if she wants to keep going. The woman pauses before telling him she would rather go back to the party" (para 8-9).
Jan. 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"[Y]oung Australians can ask each other for sexual consent" (para 1).
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1
"[Y]oung Australians can ask each other for sexual consent" (para 1).
Jan. 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[Y]oung Australians can ask each other for sexual consent" (para 1). "Attorney-General Mark Speakman said the affirmative model of consent would see partners in NSW engage in 'mutual and ongoing communication'. The short clips show couples in passionate embraces pausing to ask for consent before proceeding, or deciding to stop" (para 5-6). There is a lack of consent among both genders which leads to reports of rape and sexual assault (MV-coder comment).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[Y]oung Australians can ask each other for sexual consent" (para 1). "Attorney-General Mark Speakman said the affirmative model of consent would see partners in NSW engage in 'mutual and ongoing communication'. The short clips show couples in passionate embraces pausing to ask for consent before proceeding, or deciding to stop" (para 5-6). There is a lack of consent among both genders which leads to reports of rape and sexual assault (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"[E]ducation on consent will become mandatory in every Australian school after a landmark ruling by state and federal ministers... Teachers will give children from prep to Year 12 age-appropriate lessons about the importance of gaining permission, power imbalances and coercion" (para 26-28).
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"[E]ducation on consent will become mandatory in every Australian school after a landmark ruling by state and federal ministers... Teachers will give children from prep to Year 12 age-appropriate lessons about the importance of gaining permission, power imbalances and coercion" (para 26-28).
Jan. 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The new laws require each sexual partner to say or do something to communicate that they consent [to sex]" (para 4). "According to textbox 1: Consent must be communicated through words or actions - each party must say or do something to show consent. If the other person hasn't communicated their consent, you must say or do something to make sure that they consent" (para 17). This applies to both male and female (MV-coder comment).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The new laws require each sexual partner to say or do something to communicate that they consent [to sex]" (para 4). "According to textbox 1: Consent must be communicated through words or actions - each party must say or do something to show consent. If the other person hasn't communicated their consent, you must say or do something to make sure that they consent" (para 17). This applies to both male and female (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ABO-PRACTICE-1
"Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk said the changes would be another important step in improving access to abortion care. 'Abortion is a fundamental part of women's healthcare - it's a right that should be fiercely protected,' she said. 'Safety, privacy and dignity when accessing abortion are vital. 'I urge women to have their say to ensure the legislation remains fit for purpose.' The legislation is expected to be introduced to parliament in 2023." (para 8-12).
Variables: ABO-PRACTICE-1
"Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk said the changes would be another important step in improving access to abortion care. 'Abortion is a fundamental part of women's healthcare - it's a right that should be fiercely protected,' she said. 'Safety, privacy and dignity when accessing abortion are vital. 'I urge women to have their say to ensure the legislation remains fit for purpose.' The legislation is expected to be introduced to parliament in 2023." (para 8-12).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Pregnancy termination laws have remained unchanged for almost 25 years, forcing some women to travel interstate to access care that is either not lawful in WA or difficult to access. The McGowan government says overhauling the legislation will remove clinically unnecessary barriers for women accessing abortion care and bring WA into line with other jurisdictions." (para 2-3). "Proposed changes include decriminalising abortion, increasing the gestational limit for a procedure from 20 to 24 weeks, abolishing mandatory counselling and scrapping the need for a GP referral." (para 4). "Last year, WA passed legislation to allow safe access zones for women accessing abortions, preventing people from picketing within 150 metres of facilities...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Pregnancy termination laws have remained unchanged for almost 25 years, forcing some women to travel interstate to access care that is either not lawful in WA or difficult to access. The McGowan government says overhauling the legislation will remove clinically unnecessary barriers for women accessing abortion care and bring WA into line with other jurisdictions." (para 2-3). "Proposed changes include decriminalising abortion, increasing the gestational limit for a procedure from 20 to 24 weeks, abolishing mandatory counselling and scrapping the need for a GP referral." (para 4). "Last year, WA passed legislation to allow safe access zones for women accessing abortions, preventing people from picketing within 150 metres of facilities...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: GP-DATA-3, GP-DATA-4
"Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk said the changes would be another important step in improving access to abortion care. 'Abortion is a fundamental part of women's healthcare - it's a right that should be fiercely protected,' she said." (para 8-9).
Variables: GP-DATA-3, GP-DATA-4
"Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk said the changes would be another important step in improving access to abortion care. 'Abortion is a fundamental part of women's healthcare - it's a right that should be fiercely protected,' she said." (para 8-9).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'We want to hear back from the community, primarily (from) women who've experienced the challenges of the current laws and also practitioners who have to work under the current framework,' Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said. 'We want to hear what their experience has been like and how they think abortion should look in Western Australia.'" (para 5-6).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'We want to hear back from the community, primarily (from) women who've experienced the challenges of the current laws and also practitioners who have to work under the current framework,' Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said. 'We want to hear what their experience has been like and how they think abortion should look in Western Australia.'" (para 5-6).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Pregnancy termination laws have remained unchanged for almost 25 years, forcing some women to travel interstate to access care that is either not lawful in WA or difficult to access. The McGowan government says overhauling the legislation will remove clinically unnecessary barriers for women accessing abortion care and bring WA into line with other jurisdictions. Proposed changes include decriminalising abortion, increasing the gestational limit for a procedure from 20 to 24 weeks, abolishing mandatory counselling and scrapping the need for a GP referral." (para 2-4). "The legislation is expected to be introduced to parliament in 2023." (para 12).
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Pregnancy termination laws have remained unchanged for almost 25 years, forcing some women to travel interstate to access care that is either not lawful in WA or difficult to access. The McGowan government says overhauling the legislation will remove clinically unnecessary barriers for women accessing abortion care and bring WA into line with other jurisdictions. Proposed changes include decriminalising abortion, increasing the gestational limit for a procedure from 20 to 24 weeks, abolishing mandatory counselling and scrapping the need for a GP referral." (para 2-4). "The legislation is expected to be introduced to parliament in 2023." (para 12).
Jan. 12, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"Just over a third of Australia’s business operators are women (34%), and their numbers are rising." (2).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"Just over a third of Australia’s business operators are women (34%), and their numbers are rising." (2).
Jan. 6, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The High Court decision will impact married couples too because it finds 'any conduct that is unreasonable or not supportive of the other person to that marriage ought to attract court jurisdiction to step in', Mr White added. The most important takeaway, Mr White said, was whether you are acting in the best interests of your partner. The decision also impacts couples that do not live together as a separate argument from Ms Fairbairn, that the couple were no longer in a de facto relationship because they did not live together, was rejected by the court" (para 25-27).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The High Court decision will impact married couples too because it finds 'any conduct that is unreasonable or not supportive of the other person to that marriage ought to attract court jurisdiction to step in', Mr White added. The most important takeaway, Mr White said, was whether you are acting in the best interests of your partner. The decision also impacts couples that do not live together as a separate argument from Ms Fairbairn, that the couple were no longer in a de facto relationship because they did not live together, was rejected by the court" (para 25-27).
Jan. 6, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"A couple can still be in a de facto relationship, even if they don't live together, according to a precedent-setting court ruling. The landmark ruling, from the High Court of Australia, also means judges can deem a couple has involuntarily broken up if one person is self-serving enough to 'not make necessary allowances' for their partner" (para 1-2). This ruling creates opportunities for the withholding of women's land and property rights (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "The significant case, named Fairbairn v Radecki, looked at what exactly constituted the breakdown of a de facto relationship. It also has implications for married couples that might be keeping a mistress on the side after the...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"A couple can still be in a de facto relationship, even if they don't live together, according to a precedent-setting court ruling. The landmark ruling, from the High Court of Australia, also means judges can deem a couple has involuntarily broken up if one person is self-serving enough to 'not make necessary allowances' for their partner" (para 1-2). This ruling creates opportunities for the withholding of women's land and property rights (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "The significant case, named Fairbairn v Radecki, looked at what exactly constituted the breakdown of a de facto relationship. It also has implications for married couples that might be keeping a mistress on the side after the...more
Jan. 6, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"A couple can still be in a de facto relationship, even if they don't live together, according to a precedent-setting court ruling. The landmark ruling, from the High Court of Australia, also means judges can deem a couple has involuntarily broken up if one person is self-serving enough to 'not make necessary allowances' for their partner" (para 1-2). "The significant case, named Fairbairn v Radecki, looked at what exactly constituted the breakdown of a de facto relationship. It also has implications for married couples that might be keeping a mistress on the side after the High Court ruled a couple does not need to be living together for the law...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"A couple can still be in a de facto relationship, even if they don't live together, according to a precedent-setting court ruling. The landmark ruling, from the High Court of Australia, also means judges can deem a couple has involuntarily broken up if one person is self-serving enough to 'not make necessary allowances' for their partner" (para 1-2). "The significant case, named Fairbairn v Radecki, looked at what exactly constituted the breakdown of a de facto relationship. It also has implications for married couples that might be keeping a mistress on the side after the High Court ruled a couple does not need to be living together for the law...more
Jan. 6, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MARR-DATA-2
"De facto relationships are increasing at such a rate in Australia they recently overtook the number of marriages, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics" (para 17).
Variables: MARR-DATA-2
"De facto relationships are increasing at such a rate in Australia they recently overtook the number of marriages, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics" (para 17).
Dec. 28, 2022, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
" 'Shocking' evidence shows most women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence, according to Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (Anrows)" (para 1). "Anrows used data from the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health (ALSWH) to establish new prevalence rates for women. The ALSWH is an ongoing project collecting sexual violence data, which started in 1996...It found 51% of women in their 20s and 34% of women in their 40s had experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes, and 26% of women aged 68 to 73 had experienced sexual violence. A range of studies have measured levels of sexual violence in Australia, and have reported a varying results across...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
" 'Shocking' evidence shows most women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence, according to Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (Anrows)" (para 1). "Anrows used data from the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health (ALSWH) to establish new prevalence rates for women. The ALSWH is an ongoing project collecting sexual violence data, which started in 1996...It found 51% of women in their 20s and 34% of women in their 40s had experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes, and 26% of women aged 68 to 73 had experienced sexual violence. A range of studies have measured levels of sexual violence in Australia, and have reported a varying results across...more
Dec. 28, 2022, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"[Women] who survive sexual violence are much more likely to have a recent diagnosis of depression, or anxiety, high levels of financial stress, and worse physical and mental health" (para 11).
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"[Women] who survive sexual violence are much more likely to have a recent diagnosis of depression, or anxiety, high levels of financial stress, and worse physical and mental health" (para 11).
Dec. 28, 2022, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"The Australian Bureau of Statistics found in 2017 about one in five Australian women have been abused. The Australian National Safety Survey found similar levels in 2021 for female university students" (para 7).
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"The Australian Bureau of Statistics found in 2017 about one in five Australian women have been abused. The Australian National Safety Survey found similar levels in 2021 for female university students" (para 7).
Dec. 28, 2022, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-2
"[Women] who survive sexual violence…were more likely to drink at risky levels, to be current smokers, and to have recently used illicit drugs" (para 11).
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-2
"[Women] who survive sexual violence…were more likely to drink at risky levels, to be current smokers, and to have recently used illicit drugs" (para 11).