The Guardian | Queensland proposes new laws for same-sex couples to adopt children The Guardian Sunshine Coast couple Julie Carrington and Lea Sanson have waited six years to adopt a girl they have cared for as foster parents. Photograph: Joshua Robertson for the Guardian. Joshua Robertson · @jrojourno. Saturday 6 August 2016 00.53 EDT Last ... Overhaul of Queensland laws will legalise same-sex adoption Adoption by same-sex couples, singles to be legalised in Queensland Qld to legalise adoption for same-sex couples |