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Code of Practice - Regulation 37L
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Celebrant Training - Become a Marriage Celebrant - CHCMCEL401A
1 Application of this Code of
Practice
This Code of Practice applies to
Marriage Celebrants (being persons
registered under Subdivision C of
Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage
Act 1961).
Note Under paragraph 39I(1)(b) of the
Marriage Act 1961, if the Registrar of
Marriage Celebrants is satisfied that a
Marriage Celebrant has not complied with
an obligation under section 39G of that
Act, including this Code of Practice,
the Registrar may take disciplinary
measures against the Marriage Celebrant.
2 High standard of service
A Marriage Celebrant must maintain a
high standard of service in his or her
professional conduct and practice.
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.
4 Compliance with the Marriage Act
and other laws
A Marriage Celebrant must:
(a) solemnise marriages according to the
legal requirements of the Marriage Act
1961 (Cth); and
(b) observe the laws of the Commonwealth
and of the State or Territory where the
marriage is to be solemnised; and
(c) prevent and avoid unlawful
discrimination in the provision of
marriage celebrancy services.
5 General requirements for marriage
ceremonies
A Marriage Celebrant must respect the
importance of the marriage ceremony to
the parties and the other persons
organising the ceremony. To that end,
the Marriage Celebrant must do the
following:
(a) give the parties information and
guidance to enable them to choose or
compose a marriage ceremony that will
meet their needs and expectations;
(b) respect the privacy and
confidentiality of the parties;
(c) maintain appropriate facilities to
interview parties and provide office
facilities, including facilities for the
secure storage of records;
(d) within a reasonable time before the
marriage ceremony:
(i) confirm all details with the
parties; and
(ii) ensure the return of all personal
documents belonging to the parties
(unless it is necessary to keep the
documents for the ceremony); and
(iii) sign any necessary declarations;
(e) if requested by the parties, conduct
a marriage ceremony rehearsal;
(f) ensure that his or her personal
presentation is of an appropriate
standard for the marriage ceremony, and
respect the expectations of the parties
in relation to the ceremony;
(g) make efforts to ensure that the
marriage ceremony is audible to all
those present (using audio equipment, if
required);
(h) ensure accuracy in the preparation
of documents, and in the conduct of the
marriage ceremony;
(i) arrive at the venue for the marriage
ceremony no later than the time agreed
with the parties;
(j) if the Marriage Celebrant has agreed
to perform more than one marriage
ceremony on the same day:
(i) ensure that the parties to each
marriage receive a level of service that
meets their separate and special
requirements; and
(ii) be available at the venue for each
marriage ceremony at least 20 minutes
before the agreed commencement of each
ceremony (unless, in the case of
consecutive ceremonies, the ceremonies
are to be held at the same venue);
(k) ensure that all relevant documents
are completed and sent to the
appropriate registering authority within
14 days after the marriage ceremony, as
required by section 50 of the Marriage
Act 1961;
(l) in relation to the provision of
marriage services, accept evaluative
comment from the parties, and use any
comments to improve performance;
(m) give the parties information about
how to notify the Commonwealth
Attorney-General’s Department of any
concerns or complaints they may have
regarding the marriage services provided
by the Marriage Celebrant.
6 Knowledge and understanding of
family relationships services
A Marriage Celebrant must:
(a) maintain an up-to-date knowledge
about appropriate family relationships
services in the community; and
(b) inform parties about the range of
information and services available to
them to enhance, and sustain them
throughout, their relationship.
* Source: Attorney-General's Department
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