Marriage Act 1961 Section 101 - Solemnisation of marriage by unauthorised person
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 101
Solemnisation of marriage by unauthorised person
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MA1961 s.101
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101 Solemnisation of marriage by unauthorised person
Section titled “101 Solemnisation of marriage by unauthorised person”A person shall not solemnise a marriage, or purport to solemnise a marriage, at a place in Australia or under Part V unless the person is authorised by or under this Act to solemnise marriages at that place or under that Part, as the case may be.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months or 5 penalty units.