LGBT rights in Oceania
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Oceania
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal in 8 out of 14 states Legal in 10 out of 11 territories |
| Gender identity/expression | Legal in 3 out of 14 states Legal in 7 out of 11 territories |
| Military service | Allowed to serve openly in 2 out of 6 states having an army Legal in all 11 territories |
| Discrimination protections | Legal in 4 out of 14 states Legal in 9 out of 11 territories |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships |
Legal in 2 out of 14 states Legal in 7 out of 11 territories |
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Restrictions:
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Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned in 1 out of 14 states |
| Adoption | Legal in 2 out of 14 states Legal in 6 out of 11 territories |
Oceania is, like other regions, quite diverse in its laws regarding homosexuality. This ranges from significant rights granted to the LGBT community in e.g. marriage in New Zealand and the Pitcairn Islands to remaining criminal penalties for homosexual activity in 6 countries and one territory.
Domestic partnership in Tasmania (2004),South Australia (2007),Victoria (2008),New South Wales (2010) and Queensland (2012);
Civil union in the Australian Capital Territory (2012)
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