Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004:clause:2_5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 5
Character Range: 97815–98965

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. This includes (without limitation) the following:
 (a) giving the parties information and guidance to enable them to choose or compose a marriage ceremony, including information to assist the parties to decide whether a marriage ceremony rehearsal is needed or appropriate;
 (b) respecting the privacy and confidentiality of the parties, including by:
 (i) arranging for appropriate facilities to interview parties; and
 (ii) dealing appropriately with personal documents and personal information; and
 (iii) maintaining appropriate facilities for the secure storage of records; and
 (iv) ensuring the return of all personal documents belonging to the parties as soon as practicable (unless it is necessary to keep the documents for the ceremony);
 (c) giving 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.