Compulsory Professional Development 2026

Separate Meetings – Compulsory – 26AGD001

This activity discusses authorised celebrants’ obligations under the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) to meet with each party to a marriage separately and in person before they solemnise the marriage. It includes information and questions about the purpose of separate meetings, and when, where and how the meetings should take place. The activity also discusses important issues relating to forced marriage.

What you need to do

Step 1: Read the activity workbook contained in the above link.

Step 2: Answer the questions in the marriage celebrants portal.

Further information and instructions on how to submit your responses is available in the workbook and on the marriage celebrants portal.

Note: There are 2 compulsory professional development activities for 2026.

The second activity is a knowledge of the law activity (26AGD002) and is available in the marriage celebrants portal.

To fulfil your 2026 professional development obligations, you must complete and submit both activities by 31 December 2026.

We would like to consult with you about future activities

Please submit your feedback or any suggestions for future professional development activities to us at: marriagecelebrantssection@ag.gov.au.