Families and Marriage Publications

The National Strategic Framework for Information Sharing between the Family Law and Family Violence and Child Protection Systems (National Framework) was endorsed by Attorneys-General on 12 November 2021.

This page contains the results of the recently survey of marriage celebrants and interested stakeholders about Ongoing Professional Development for marriage celebrants into the future.

This guide provides practical information and options to assist separating couples to proactively manage debts in the context of a relationship breakdown.

Minutes from the Attorney-General's Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meetings.

The purpose of the guidelines is to assist authorised celebrants understand the requirements for solemnising marriage under the Marriage Act.

Public submissions to the consultation paper on a new decision-making framework for family law property matters.

Consultation paper on the Establishment of an Accreditation Scheme for Children’s Contact Services (CCS), submissions received and CCS consultation summary report.

This guide provides information to separating couples about the options for resolving their property arrangements, from an informal agreement through to filing consent orders with the court and litigating the matter in court.

Paper which discusses proposed reforms to the decision-making framework for family law property matters.

Template for submissions to the consultation paper on a new decision-making framework for family law property matters.

Paper which discusses the issues surrounding accreditation in the Children’s Contact Service sector.

The Australian Government has released its response to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Report 135: Family Law for the Future – An Inquiry into the Family Law System.

Consultation on the future of ongoing professional development (OPD) for marriage celebrants, discussion paper and OPD survey.

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

For applicants to check prior to submission.

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.

Form to be used by applicants wishing to apply to become a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant.

Under Paragraph 73(5) of the Marriage Regulations 2017, an authorised marriage celebrant must keep a record for each Form 15 marriage certificate they use.