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Marriage
Celebrant, Vlady Peters, specialises in Wedding, Naming, Renewal, Commitment and House
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Civil marriage celebrants are required to adhere to the following
Code of Practice, set by the Australian Attorney-General.
1
Application of this Code of Practice
This Code of Practice applies to Marriage Celebrants
(being persons registered under Subdivision C of Division 1 of Part IV
of the Marriage Act 1961).
Note Under paragraph 39I(1)(b) of the Marriage Act 1961, if the
Registrar of Marriage Celebrants is satisfied that a Marriage Celebrant
has not complied with an obligation under section 39G of that Act,
including this Code of Practice, the Registrar may take disciplinary
measures against the Marriage Celebrant.
2 High standard of service
A Marriage Celebrant must maintain a high standard of
service in his or her professional conduct and practice.
3 Recognition of significance of marriage
A Marriage Celebrant must recognise the social, cultural
and legal significance of marriage and the marriage ceremony in the
Australian community, and the importance of strong and respectful family
relationships.
4 Compliance with the Marriage Act and other laws
A Marriage Celebrant must:
(a) solemnise marriages according to the legal requirements of the
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth); and
(b) observe the laws of the Commonwealth and of the State or Territory
where the marriage is to be solemnised; and
(c) prevent and avoid unlawful discrimination in the provision of
marriage celebrancy services.
5 General requirements for marriage ceremonies
A Marriage Celebrant must respect the importance of the
marriage ceremony to the parties and the other persons organising the
ceremony. To that end, the Marriage Celebrant must do the
following:
(a) give the parties information and guidance to enable them to choose
or compose a marriage ceremony that will meet their needs and
expectations;
(b) respect the privacy and confidentiality of the parties;
(c) maintain appropriate facilities to interview parties and provide
office facilities, including facilities for the secure storage of
records;
(d) within a reasonable time before the marriage ceremony:
(i) confirm all details with the parties; and
(ii) ensure the return of all personal documents belonging to the
parties (unless it is necessary to keep the documents for the ceremony);
and
(iii) sign any necessary declarations;
(e) if requested by the parties, conduct a marriage ceremony rehearsal;
(f) ensure that his or her personal presentation is of an appropriate
standard for the marriage ceremony, and respect the expectations of the
parties in relation to the ceremony;
(g) make efforts to ensure that the marriage ceremony is audible to all
those present (using audio equipment, if required);
(h) ensure accuracy in the preparation of documents, and in the conduct
of the marriage ceremony;
(i) arrive at the venue for the marriage ceremony no later than the time
agreed with the parties;
(j) if the Marriage Celebrant has agreed to perform more than one
marriage ceremony on the same day:
(i) ensure that the parties to each marriage receive a level of service
that meets their separate and special requirements; and
(ii) be available at the venue for each marriage ceremony at least 20
minutes before the agreed commencement of each ceremony (unless, in the
case of consecutive ceremonies, the ceremonies are to be held at the
same venue);
(k) ensure that all relevant documents are completed and sent to the
appropriate registering authority within 14 days after the marriage
ceremony, as required by section 50 of the Marriage Act 1961;
(l) in relation to the provision of marriage services, accept evaluative
comment from the parties, and use any comments to improve performance;
(m) give the parties information about how to notify the Commonwealth
Attorney-General’s Department of any concerns or complaints they may
have regarding the marriage services provided by the Marriage Celebrant.
6 Knowledge and understanding of family
relationships services
A Marriage Celebrant must:
(a) maintain an up-to-date knowledge about appropriate family
relationships services in the community; and
(b) inform parties about the range of information and services available
to them to enhance, and sustain them throughout, their relationship.
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