Families & Legal System Division, Family Law Branch, Marriage Law and Celebrants Section

Regulator function

Registering and regulating Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants.

Legislation

  • Marriage Act 1961
  • Marriage Regulations 2017
  • Marriage (Celebrant Professional Development) Statement 2022
  • Marriage (Celebrancy Qualifications or Skills) Determination 2018
  • Marriage (Celebrant Registration Charge) Determination 2021
  • Marriage (Celebrant Fees) Determination 2021
  • Marriage (Recognised Denominations) Proclamation 2018
  • Marriage Act (Proclaimed Overseas Countries) Proclamation 2016

Regulated community

Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants.

Portfolio

Attorney-General's

Internal to department / external entity

Internal

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

23 June 2023

Regulator Statement of Intent date

23 June 2023