 Since 2008, the ACT has recognised civil partnerships which provide same-sex couples with increased rights regarding superannuation, taxation and social security.Although the "Civil Partnerships Act 2008" was repealed upon passage of the aforementioned "Civil Unions Act 2012", entering into civil partnerships, which are now regulated under part 4A of the "Domestic Relationships Act 1994", remains an option for same-sex couples (and opposite-sex couples).Couples can also enter into domestic relationships, which were enacted in 1994.