ABC Online | Same-sex adoption passes Victorian Upper House with religious exemptions ABC Online Victoria's Upper House has passed legislation to legalise adoption by same-sex couples, but with an exemption for faith-based adoption services. The bill now needs to go back to the Lower House for approval. Victorian Minister for Equality Martin Foley ... Bill allowing adoption equality passes Upper House in Victoria with religious ... Conservatives force religious exemptions into same-sex adoption laws Gay adoption bill change discriminates: activists |