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Is it illegal for same sex couples to be married in Australia? |
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Yes, the Australian Marriage Act 1961 does not currently recognise same sex marriages.
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Which Act covers weddings in Australia? |
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Marriage Act 1961.
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Where can I view an online copy of the Australian Marriage Act? |
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You can view an online copy of the 'Australian Marriage Act 1961', by selecting 'Relevant Section'.
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What are the Marriage Regulations 1963 all about? |
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Marriage Regulations 1963 are designed to facilitate the Australian Marriage Act 1961. Think of the regulations as the practical application of the Marriage Act.
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Which Act needs to be modified in order to allow same sex gay marriage in Australia? |
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The Act that needs to be modified to allow same sex gay marriages (in Australia) is the Australian Marriage Act 1961.
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If my State acknowledges Civil Unions does that mean Gay Marriage is Legally Binding in my State? |
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Whilst your State may acknowledge Civil Unions, marriage between same-sex couples is not legally binding, because the Marriage Act 1961 is Federal Legislation (as apposed to State Legislation).
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What does the Marriage Act Cover? |
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The Act is mainly related to who can marry, and under which circumstances marriages will (and will not) be recognised.
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What does the term Minor mean in the Marriage Act? |
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The term 'minor' refers to a person who is under the age of 18.
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When the law eventually changes will the same rules apply to gay couples that already apply to heterosexual couples? |
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The Australian Marriage Act 1961 is quite explicit regarding the basic rules for marriage. I expect the rules will be the same for gay same sex couples. There are 3 fundamental rules that determine if you qualify to be married under Australian Law: 1) You cannot be married to anyone else, 2) You must not be directly related to the person you wish to marry, 3) You must be over the age of 18.
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If the State I live in recognises gay marriage am I legally married? |
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No. The Australian Marriage Act 1961 is a federal law, meaning that the States effectively have no power to change it (this must be done by the senate that sits in Canberra). Federal law covers the nation, whereas state-law is specific to that state only.
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What makes a gay same sex marriage different to a heterosexual marriage in Australia? |
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Firstly, gay same sex marriages are generally referred to as a committment ceremonies, and secondly there is no legal paperwork. The wording during a gay union must be different to a legal civil union, whilst there is also no government marriage certificate issued. There is also no filing with Births Deaths and Marriages after the ceremony, because the Australian government does not currently recognised gay same sex marriages as legal.
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How long does it take to get our Official Marriage Certificate after we are married? |
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The office of Births Deaths and Marriages take about 10 days to produce your official marriage certificate, once the they take receipt of the paperwork from the Celebrant.
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What is a Mixed Marriage? |
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A 'Mixed Marriage' is a term used by the Catholic church, to define unions where only one partner is of the Catholic faith. The other partner is either a different denomination or 'no' denomination.
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What is the best way to communicate with you during the marriage process? |
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Via email, SMS, mobile, land-line, or via the web.
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Can you perform a marriage ceremony via Skype? |
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Yes, provided that the bride and groom are present with their witnesses. The guests can be elsewhere(even overseas), and watch the entire ceremony as if they were at the ceremony.
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What is the shortest possible time needed for a marriage ceremony? |
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Less than 10 minutes.
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How much is your fee for a Visa related marriage? |
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My fee varies, depending on whether you have applied for (or are in the process of applying for) a prospective marriage visa, have completed a Notice of Intended Marriage, or require certain correspondence for your Immigration Agent.
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Do you think the law regarding same sex and gay marriage will ever change in Australia? |
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Yes, I do think the law regarding same sex marriage in Australia will change. The influence of the Catholic Church on social beliefs has largely dimininished over the past 50 years in Australia, paving the way for more expansive views.
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How does the law regarding Gay Marriage in Australia get changed? |
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To change the law regarding Gay Marriage in Australia, a Bill (a proposal for a law or a change to an existing law) is introduced in the Senate. The Bill becomes law (an Act) when agreed to in identical form by both houses of Parliament and assented to by the Governor-General.
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Are you an advocate of Gay and Same Sex Marriages? |
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Yes, I fully support the rights of gay and same sex couples to marry in Australia.
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Why do some celebrants charge less than the Victorian Marriage Registry Office? |
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The Victoria Marriage Registry office charges around $450 (2016) for a standard wedding ceremony, which is the cheapest rate you will find anywhere. I am unsure how a marriage celebrant could charge less than that.
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What is a Declaration of No Impediment to Marriage? |
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The Declaration of No Impediment to Marriage is commonly referred to as a Declaration or Marriage Declaration.
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Why are there celebrants who charge less than the Victorian Marriage Registry? |
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Celebrants who charge less than the Victorian Marriage Registry are definitely below the average industry rate. There are essentially three (3) categories of Celebrant that determine cost: 1) Start-Up (Up to $550), 2) Established $550 - $750 3), Themed or Celebrity $750 - $1250.
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We are looking for a Marriage Celebrant can you help? |
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Yes, I am a fully qualified registered civil celebrant able to marry you anywhere within the Melbourne metropolitan area.
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How do I find a suitable Marriage Celebrant? |
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There are many places you can locate a suitable wedding celebrant, however I would start with the Register of Marriage Celebrants at the Attorney General's website.
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