Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004:clause:3_2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 2
Character Range: 101100–102323

2  Wedding or celebration arrangements
 (1) The marriage should be solemnised despite the required notice not having been received in time because of:
 (a) the binding nature of the wedding arrangements or celebration arrangements made in connection with the marriage; or
 (b) any religious consideration.
Example: Arrangements and non‑refundable payments of a considerable sum have been made for the proposed wedding, or for any celebration associated with the marriage, and the date for the wedding or celebration cannot be changed.
 (2) In determining whether a circumstance in subclause (1) is met, the prescribed authority may take into account the following:
 (a) documents showing the extent of preparations for the proposed wedding, such as receipts showing dates and amounts of payments connected with the wedding;
 (b) in the case of a religious consideration—the nature of the consideration;
 (c) any explanation provided for not giving the notice sooner;
 (d) any explanation provided for not postponing the proposed wedding;
 (e) whether hardship would be caused to a party to the marriage if the marriage is not solemnised as proposed;
 (f) any other matter that the prescribed authority considers relevant.