Marriage Act 1961 Section 106 - Failure by interpreter to furnish certificate etc.
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 106
Failure by interpreter to furnish certificate etc.
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MA1961 s.106
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106 Failure by interpreter to furnish certificate etc.
Section titled “106 Failure by interpreter to furnish certificate etc.”A person who has acted as interpreter at the solemnisation of a marriage shall not:
(a) fail to comply with subsection 112(3); or
(b) intentionally make a false statement in a certificate under that subsection.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months or 5 penalty units.