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Getting married in Australia - the legals

Authorised Australian Marriage Celebrants are required under the Marriage Act 1961 to uphold the basic conditions for marriage in Australia.

Whilst some basic rights and responsibilities apply to both parties of the marriage, how Australian married couples organise and live their lives can vary greatly. 

Legal requirements to marriage in Australia

Legal requirements to marriage in Australia

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The Legal Words for a Marriage Ceremony

The Legal Words for a Marriage Ceremony

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Australia requires a long notice to marry

Giving notice to be married

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Records need to be kept safe

Where to find birth, death & marriage certificates

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Changing your name

Changing your name

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Shortening of time

Shortening of time

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Overseas couples considering marriage in Australia

Overseas couples considering marriage in Australia

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What is an authorised marriage celebrant?

What is an authorised marriage celebrant?

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What is a civil marriage ceremony?

What is a civil marriage ceremony?

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What does a civil marriage celebrant do?

What does a civil marriage celebrant do?

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Why engage a celebrant?

Why engage a celebrant?

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How to choose your celebrant

How to choose your celebrant

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Standards and Complaints

Standards and Complaints

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