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Woman in a wheelchair saying: “THERE IS NO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UNTIL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN MARRY WITHOUT LOSING BENEFITS”
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Woman in a wheelchair saying: “THERE IS NO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UNTIL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN MARRY WITHOUT LOSING BENEFITS”
In Australia, we have a sort-of equivalent to common law marriage called “de facto” status. It kicks in at the one year mark and carries the exact same negative effects on a disability pension. Actually, I think the effects on welfare and disability payments occurs the second you’re living with someone you’re in a relationship with.