Recognition of same-sex relationships Same-sex relationships have always been a controversial legal issue, and there have been a variety of legal and non-legal responses lawyers, coming from a number of different points of view regarding the issue. In recent years, there have been many legislative reforms recognizing same-sex relationships, which include changes to Medicare, taxes, Social Security, pensions, workers' compensation, child support, and allowing people in same-sex relationships to adopt children. These legal reforms are the result of extensive lobbying by non-governmental groups and organizations designed to promote recognition of same-sex relationships in Australia. Traditionally, people involved in same-sex relationships have faced social persecution in Australia, and there was no legal law. recognition of their relationship. In recent decades, however, these social views have changed and the law has adapted to reflect societies' changing views on same-sex relationships. While progress has been made in recognizing same-sex relationships, the ultimate goal of advocates for same-sex relationships is for them to be seen as equal to same-sex relationships, in all respects. The focal point of this equality goal is the legalization of same-sex marriage, which is a highly controversial issue and has proven difficult for supporters of same-sex relationships to achieve. One of the biggest problems that same-sex couples face in recognizing their relationship has been that the modern definition of marriage was derived from the case of Hyde v. Hyde and Woodmansee [1866], which states that marriage must be: Between one man and one woman. Entered into voluntarily. To the exclusion of everyone else. For life… middle of the paper… achieving equal legal and financial rights for same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. It says that while it will not allow same-sex marriage, it gives de facto same-sex couples the same rights as de facto heterosexual couples.Article:Same-sex couples wary of changes in benefits The Sydney Morning Herald, Stephanie Peatling – June 20, 2009. Article Description: This article explains the concerns of people in same-sex relationships about changing laws that would make them equal to heterosexual couples. The main concern is that they may be outed publicly as part of a same-sex couple when they want to keep it a secret, otherwise they would not be able to receive the benefits.Bibliographywww.coalitionforequality.org.auwww.australianmarriageequality.comThe Sydney Morning HeraldLegal Briefs volume 15, edition 1.