Coalition of Celebrant Associations

Australia’s Peak Celebrant Body

What makes the Australian Marriage Act so special?

TOPIC:  What 3 things make the Australian Marriage Act 1961 so special? 
  • Australia’s unique independent authorised civil marriage celebrants provide professional, personalised and meaningful marriage ceremonies on behalf of the Government, anywhere in Australia 24/7 – 365 days a year, where couples can choose the celebrant that will suit their style, values and family needs.
  • Upholding marriage as a monogamous and respectful relationship, applying the same civilised conditions equally to males and females, and requiring a free and informed decision by each party to enter this legally binding relationship.

  • Our Government granting major religions and independent religious celebrants, the right to legally marry couples according to civil law and at the same time conducting a religious marriage ceremony.

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November 2014

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