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48  At the end of section 81
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Refusing to solemnise a marriage on the basis of religious beliefs etc.
 (2) A chaplain may refuse to solemnise a marriage despite anything in this Part, if any of the following applies:
 (a) the refusal conforms to the doctrines, tenets or beliefs of the religion of the chaplain's religious body or religious organisation;
 (b) the refusal is necessary to avoid injury to the religious susceptibilities of adherents of that religion;
 (c) the chaplain's religious beliefs do not allow the chaplain to solemnise the marriage.

Grounds for refusal not limited by this section
 (3) This section does not limit the grounds on which an authorised celebrant (including a chaplain) may refuse to solemnise a marriage.