Keith,
You've probably heard of this.
Does "partnership" imply sexual relations are going on, and if so, does the government have to confirm this? Not so long ago liberals—even homosexuals—would complain about the government poking around in bedrooms. Now they seem to be asking for it, or setting things up so there are incentives for heterosexuals to pose as homosexuals to get the benefits. This promotes the gay agenda of wider approval/lesser disapproval of homosexuality because heterosexuals will be bribed to go along with it.
Anyway, thought you might have some interesting thoughts in response to this.
Regards,
James