Same sex Marriage is now enshrined in the law

After the drama and excitement of the same-sex marriage bill passing the House of Representatives chamber , the Governor-General signed off on marriage equality, 8 December 2017.

How does this change the way marriage is celebrated and performed?

When can the first same sex marriage happen ?

As all couples must give their celebrant a month’s notice of their intention to marry, the first same-sex weddings will be able to happen from January 9.

* In addition the legal definition of marriage is changed to:
‘ Marriage according to law in Australia is the union of two people voluntary entered into for life to the exclusion of all others ‘
This must be stated by the celebrant at all legal weddings.
More information on the changes to the Marriage Act will shortly be available on the website of the Attorney General’s Department:  www.ag.gov.au/marriageequality
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