The Federal Government has announced it will move to disallow the ACT's Civil Unions Bill. The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Government has passed legislation to recognise same-sex relationships, despite opposition from the Federal Government. Federal Cabinet considered the matter today, and Prime Minister John Howard has announced he will move to disallow the legislation. Attorney-General Philip Ruddock says the Federal Government cannot allow the ACT's legislation to stand. "We have decided to defend the fundamental institution of marriage against the laws that were passed here in the Australian Capital Territory," he said. "The Marriage Act makes it clear that marriage...