Publications

Information on the minimum and maximum details required to be displayed on the register of marriage celebrants.

Gives Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants guidance on how to amend information or correct errors made on marriage documentation.

This fact sheet explains the requirements for the delivery of the marriage celebrancy units as part of the Certificate IV in Celebrancy.

All Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants, including religious marriage celebrants, must complete five hours of OPD every calendar year (January to December) unless an exemption has been granted.

Gives Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants guidance on issues to consider when completing Notices of Intended Marriage.

Read examples of Notice of Intended Marriage forms that have been completed using existing scenarios.

As a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant, you must complete 5 hours of OPD every calendar year (January to December). This includes religious marriage celebrants.

Information and resources for parents returning their child or children to Australia, either voluntarily or following a court order.

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.

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.

A sample document showing what a Certificate of Marriage for religious ceremonies looks like.

A sample document showing what a Certificate of Marriage for civil ceremonies looks like.

Template to be used for printing a Certificate of Marriage for Religious Ceremonies.

Template to be used for printing a Certificate of Marriage for Civil Ceremonies.

The portal gives you access to add ongoing professional development (OPD) activities you have completed and upload your certificate of completion.

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.

This Fact Sheet provides general information about practice issues and queries that family dispute resolution (FDR) practitioners may encounter.

2018 announcement that the Australian Taxation Office will be authorised to provide superannuation information directly to the courts to speed up the time it takes to resolve family law disputes.

2018 announcement of funding for Commonwealth-funded specialist domestic violence units and health justice partnerships across Australia, and expand them to provide integrated financial advice, counselling and literacy services to women.