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One gay couple's adoption story

Brendan and Paul Upcroft

Brendan and Paul Upcroft Source: SBS

Last week, the Northern Territory became the last of Australia's states and territories to let gay couples adopt.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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Last week, the Northern Territory became the last of Australia's states and territories to let gay couples adopt.


That put back in the headlines the stories of same-sex couples like a regional New South Wales pair, Paul and Brendan Upcroft.

They decided early in their relationship that they wanted to have a family, a dream they have achieved, firstly, through fostering and, finally, through adoption.


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