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Marriage Act 1961 Section 115 - Publication of lists of authorised celebrants

Marriage Act 1961

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Act 1961 Section 115

Publication of lists of authorised celebrants

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MA1961 s.115

115 Publication of lists of authorised celebrants

Section titled “115 Publication of lists of authorised celebrants”

(1) The Minister shall cause to be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate:

(a) a list of the persons who are ministers of religion registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV; and

(aa) a list of the persons who, or positions that, are authorised to solemnise marriages under Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part IV; and

(ab) a list of the persons who are marriage celebrants; and

(ac) a list of the persons who are religious marriage celebrants; and

(b) a list of the persons who, or positions that, are prescribed authorities in relation to marriages in Australia.

(2) A list of persons published under subsection (1) must show the information set out in the following table for each person included in the list.

Requirements for lists
ItemThe list of persons published under this provision …must show the following information …
1paragraph (1)(a)the full name, designation, address and religious denomination of each minister of religion registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV.
2paragraph (1)(aa)the full name, designation (if any) and address of each person in the list who is authorised to solemnise marriages under Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part IV.
3paragraph (1)(ab)the information required to be entered in the register of marriage celebrants for the purposes of subsection 39D(5).
3Aparagraph (1)(ac)

the information required to be entered in the register of marriage celebrants for the purposes of subsection 39D(5); and

where appropriate, the religious body or religious organisation to which the person belongs.

4paragraph (1)(b)full name, designation (if any) and address of each person in the list who is a prescribed authority.

Inclusion of names in latest list—prima facie evidence

(3) The inclusion of the name of a person in the latest list published under paragraph (1)(a), (aa), (ab) or (ac) is prima facie evidence that the person is authorised to solemnise marriages under Division 1 of Part IV.

(4) The inclusion of the name of a person in the latest list published under paragraph (1)(b) is prima facie evidence that the person is a prescribed authority.

Inclusion of positions in latest list—prima facie evidence

(5) The inclusion of a position in the latest list published under paragraph (1)(aa) is prima facie evidence that a person in, or acting in, the position is authorised to solemnise marriages under Division 1 of Part IV.

(6) The inclusion of a position in the latest list published under paragraph (1)(b) is prima facie evidence that a person in, or acting in, the position is a prescribed authority.