Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 2 - High standard of service
Marriage Regulations 2017
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 2
High standard of service
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2 High standard of service
Section titled “2 High standard of service”A marriage celebrant must maintain a high standard of service in his or her professional conduct and practice. This includes (without limitation) ensuring the following:
(a) appropriate personal presentation for marriage ceremonies;
(b) punctuality for marriage ceremonies;
(c) accuracy in preparation of documents and in the conduct of marriage ceremonies;
(d) reasonable and timely responses to requests by the parties to an intended marriage.
3 Recognition of significance of marriage
Section titled “3 Recognition of significance of marriage”A marriage celebrant must recognise the social, cultural and legal significance of marriage and the marriage ceremony in the Australian community, and the importance of strong and respectful family relationships.