David Norris (Independent)

I would like to address this matter. My friend and colleague, Senator McCarthy, will speak on the matter because he drew it to my attention and has had correspondence on it. I will leave the substance of the argument to him.

This definition of spouse and the reference to a person who is not a spouse or tenant but who cohabited with a tenant as husband and wife is clearly and explicitly directed, among other groups, at the gay community. This is a specific targeting and is unworthy of the Government. I wonder what its excuse will be this time.