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Marriage Act 1961 Section 23A - Application of Division

Marriage Act 1961

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Act 1961 Section 23A

Application of Division

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MA1961 s.23A

(1) Notwithstanding subsection 42(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, but subject to subsection (2) of this section, this Division applies in relation to:

(a) all marriages solemnised in Australia; and

(b) all marriages under Part V.

(2) This Division does not apply in relation to marriages to which Division 3 of Part IV applies.