Publications

Each year we report on our performance. New reports are published as they become available.

Minutes from the Attorney-General's Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday 27 October 2020.

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.

Provides information about how the Attorney-General's Department implements cost recovery for the regulation of marriage celebrants, reports financial and non-financial performance information and contains financial forecasts for 2020-21.

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

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday 5 May 2020.

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.

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Monday 28 October 2019.

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.

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday, 21 May 2019.

Each year we report on our performance. New reports are published as they become available.