INDIVIDUALS and organisations now have an extra two weeks to submit their views on how the Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 can improve legal recognition of LGBTI people and their families when registering life events.
Last month the Queensland government released a discussion paper, Registering life events; Recognising sex and gender diversity and same-sex families, as part of its review of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (BDMR) legislation with the closing date for submissions extended to Thursday, April 19.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath said more than 80 stakeholders had already provided submissions in response to the first discussion paper released as part of the review.
"The response so far has been above and beyond our expectations. We want to continue this momentum and provide extra time for those who need it," Mrs D'Ath said.
"Now that we have marriage equality, it's the right time to examine whether this state's life event registration services can be better aligned with changing community sentiments and expectations as well as the needs of LGBTI Queenslanders.
"We must ensure that this state's BDMR legislation meets the needs of all members of the community, including those within the LGBTI community, so it's important that we consider as many perspectives and viewpoints as possible.
For more information contact the RBDM Act Review Team by email at bdmlegislativereview@justice.qld.gov.au or by post:
RBDM Act Review Team
PO Box 15188, City East, QLD 4002.
Submissions can be made in the form of a comprehensive proposal or by taking the online survey.
