Marriage Act 1961 Section 52 - Interpretation
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 52
Interpretation
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MA1961 s.52
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52 Interpretation
Section titled “52 Interpretation”In this Division, unless the contrary intention appears:
diplomatic or consular officer, in relation to an overseas country, means a person recognised by the Government of the Commonwealth as a diplomatic or consular representative of that overseas country in Australia.
proclaimed overseas country means an overseas country in respect of which a Proclamation under section 54 is in force.
the Registrar means the Registrar of Foreign Marriages.