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Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania

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Registered foreign marriages confer all marriage rights. Domestic common-law marriages confer most rights of marriage. Domestic civil marriage recognized by some cities.
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Recognition of a "declaration of family relationship", which may be useful in matters such as housing, but they are not legally binding.
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Currently two countries and eight territories in Oceania recognize some type of same-sex unions. Two Oceanian countries,
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Guardianship agreements, conferring some limited legal benefits, including decisions about medical and personal care.
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Marriages conducted abroad between a Namibian national and a foreign spouse recognized for residency rights.
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Inheritance, guardianship rights, and residency rights for foreign spouses of legal residents.
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LOI n° 2013-404 du 17 mai 2013 ouvrant le mariage aux couples de personnes de même sexe
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Opinion polls for same-sex marriage by dependent territory and sub-national entities
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obliges the state to provide residency rights for the foreign spouses of
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Constitutional proposal 2-274: Marriages between men and women only
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Hospital visitation rights through a "legal representative" status.
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Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017
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in such cases, but the rights of marriage are not guaranteed.
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Recognizes marriages performed in other jurisdictions only
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Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnership Ordinance 2015
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Also comprises: Don't know; No answer; Other; Refused.
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Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013
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