Same-Sex Couples And Single People Can Now Adopt In Queensland, Despite LNP Opposition

''Same-sex couples and single people have been granted the right to adopt in Queensland after a late-night vote on Wednesday.

The Labor bill to reform Queensland’s adoption laws was passed after an hour and a half of debate, with the Speaker casting the deciding vote.

Same-sex couples, individuals, and people undergoing fertility treatment will now be able to put their names on the expression of interest adoption register. The Liberal National opposition and two Katter party MPs voted against these clauses.

Government minister Shannon Fentiman told the parliament she was proud the bill would overturn discriminatory laws barring same-sex couples from adopting...''

by Lane Sainty