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I think we've diverted the subject of this thread a little too much -- gay marriage discussion should take place here: http://community.boredofstudies.org/214/news-current-affairs-politics/104133/gay-marriage-nsw-australia.html (apologies Generator)

That is the whole point of the debate. There is no reason why marriage should not include gay partners. It is not a "special right". All straight people already have the right to marry those who they are physically attracted to. Gay people do not. Again, you are incorrect. It is not a "special...

Re: My Firms Getting Sued And I Have To Come Up With A Defence! Yuck. I hate conveyancing. Why they are lumping this on you to fix is rather bewildering though. How much, roughly, is the firm being sued for?

Um, gay people can be committed to another person. How should they be prevented from marrying? And marriage is no longer a religious institution by the way. Do not try and impose your archaic and irrational religious views on others who do not share them. No. Why must I?

Re: constitution? Why do you ask? I think people are content to discuss matters with you or point you in the right direction, but we are not here to write your essays. Have a read of this.

Marriage is about committing to a binding relationship with one's partner. It may have the effect of securing a family bond through which life can be nurtured, fair enough. The state has a good interest in fostering life. However, I don't see how allowing couples to marry who cannot physically...

It may be hard to stomach! But the thing is, conservatism isn't really tied to any particular moral end, necessarily. Conservatism is about the processes of change -- ensuring that change is carried out cautiously and lawfully, and preserving the good values that we have traditionally...

It recognises equality, for one. Moreover, at the present time, gay couples are not equal before the law in Australia. May I ask, if there is no difference between a marriage and a civil union, why would you object to gay marriage? (Adoption of children is another issue, although I am...

But you cannot rely on conservatism when it fundamentally undermines liberalism -- and the most important aspect of the Liberal Party is its adherenace to liberalism. Menzies didn't call it the "Conservative Party", he called it the Liberal Party. Adopting values that oppose gay marriage...

It is really a sad shame about the hard-line social conservatism prevalent in the modern day Liberal Party, and moreover YLs. If it weren't for some rather idiotic social views they would be so much more attractive and morally defensible as a party.

Incidentally, John Hyde Page was in my Criminal Law class last year.

Nice :)

Well not every wrong involves a positive act. You can do the wrong thing by omission - eg. not chasing it up when you know you should. Regardless, it is probably to your own detriment if you don't follow it up because the fine is very likely still on the record. You'll have to pay it someday...

Train fines are extremely minor. Messing around with the court however, is very unwise.

I think pretty much everyone has at least a high credit average.

I'm not sure what "enter" scores is all about -- I'm not aware of the Victorian system. However, I don't think you mean "post-graduate law". Post-graduate law refers to a Masters or SJD. That is, you already need a law degree to do post-grad law. Also, if you mean "graduate law", then you need...

How about the fact that they have been a moderating and relatively sensible voice? You can't be puritan if you're a major party. It can often therefore be beneficial when a relatively rational minor party like the Dems holds the balance of power.

Assuming that X was already given the house before the husband was granted power of attorney, why would the husband have any right to deal with the house? It already belongs to X.

Re: legal question That's not really family law, more a field within property law called 'succession'. It is generally an elective subject. I haven't done succession (nor do I want to go anywhere near it), but this may help you:

lol I can't believe people are still arguing things that were firmly quashed on the very first page of this thread: