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Marriage Act 1961 Section 71A - Marriage officers

Marriage Act 1961

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Act 1961 Section 71A

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MA1961 s.71A

The Chief of the Defence Force may, by instrument in writing, authorise an officer (within the meaning of the Defence Act 1903), other than a chaplain, to solemnise marriages under this Division.