(1) In section 7A of the Constitution Act 1975 —
(a) in subsections (3), (4) and (5) for "spouse" (wherever occurring) substitute "partner";
(b) in subsection (3) for "spouse's death or re-marriage" substitute "partner's death or marriage or until the partner becomes the domestic partner of another person";
(c) in subsection (5) after
"married" insert
"or became the domestic partner of".
(2) In sections 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, 7I and 7J of the Constitution Act 1975 for "spouse" (wherever occurring) substitute "partner".
(3) In sections 7D(1), 7E(2), 7H(2)(a) and 7J(3)(a)(ii) of the Constitution Act 1975 for "spouse's" (wherever occurring) substitute "partner's".