 "De facto" couples, whether same-sex or opposite-sex, are entitled to nearly all of the federal rights of marriage since 1 July 2009.In September 2010, the Tasmanian parliament passed legislation to recognize out-of-state same-sex unions as a significant relationships.Applications for Significant or Caring Relationships can be registered in person or by mail by filing an application for a Deed of Relationship with the Tasmanian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in Hobart.