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Marriage Act 1961 Section 88F - Incidental determination of recognition of certain foreign marriages

Marriage Act 1961

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Act 1961 Section 88F

Incidental determination of recognition of certain foreign marriages

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MA1961 s.88F

88F Incidental determination of recognition of certain foreign marriages

Section titled “88F Incidental determination of recognition of certain foreign marriages”

Notwithstanding any other law, the question whether a marriage solemnised in a foreign country is to be recognised in Australia as valid shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Part, whether or not the determination of the question is incidental to the determination of another question.