Families and Marriage Publications
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Factsheet for parents returning to Australia with children
Information and resources for parents returning their child or children to Australia, either voluntarily or following a court order.
Accessing the marriage celebrants self-service portal
How to access and use the marriage celebrants self-service portal.
Information sheet – Recognised denominations
The department assesses and recommends to the Attorney-General whether to ask the Governor-General to declare a religious organisation to be a recognised denomination under Section 26 of the Marriage Act 1961.
Guidelines for exemption from ongoing professional development requirements
Under section 57 of the Marriage Regulations 2017, Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants can apply for an exemption from their annual Ongoing Professional Development requirements.
Conferences to count as ongoing professional development from 2020 and beyond
This fact sheet provides guidance to associations/networks and conference organisers on the criteria the Registrar will look for when assessing whether a conference is to be characterised as an OPD activity for the year.
Celebrant associations and networks contact details
List of Marriage Celebrant Associations and Networks including contact details and website links.
Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant – Complaint form
You can use this form to make a complaint about a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant to the Registrar of Marriage Celebrants.
Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting Minutes - Monday 28 October 2019
Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Monday 28 October 2019.
Survey results from the Marriage Celebrants Program Review
This report provides a summary of survey results based on the 2,203 responses received during the Marriage Celebrants Program Review survey.
List of counselling organisations (Updated January 2023)
List of counselling organisations (Updated January 2023) (definition of Family Counsellor) Designation.
Template for Certificate of Marriage for Civil Ceremonies
Template to be used for printing a Certificate of Marriage for Civil Ceremonies.
Template for Certificate of Marriage for Religious Ceremonies
Template to be used for printing a Certificate of Marriage for Religious Ceremonies.
Sample Certificate of Marriage for Civil Ceremonies
A sample document showing what a Certificate of Marriage for civil ceremonies looks like.
Sample Certificate of Marriage for Religious Ceremonies
A sample document showing what a Certificate of Marriage for religious ceremonies looks like.
Consultation Paper: Marriage Celebrants Program Review
The purpose of this public consultation is to seek the views of interested stakeholders to identify opportunities to streamline the administrative and regulatory arrangements associated with the Marriage Celebrants Program.
Authorised family counsellors in the family law system
This document has been prepared by the Attorney-General’s Department to provide family counsellors with general information about their role and responsibilities under the Family Law Act 1975 (the Family Law Act).
Happily ever… before and after [Dinka]
Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Dinka version]
Family Law Services and Support Fact Sheet
The services outlined in the fact sheet are designed to help resolve family law matters quickly and safely, while looking after your wellbeing. Some of the services are also available to family members and friends of couples experiencing relationship issues.
Happily ever… before and after [French]
Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [French version]
Happily ever… before and after [Portuguese]
Document outlining the obligations and consequences of marriage and stating the availability of marriage education and counselling [Portuguese version]