Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004:clause:3_3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01004
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 3
Character Range: 102323–103237

3  Medical reasons
 (1) The marriage should be solemnised despite the required notice not having been received in time because a party to the marriage, or someone involved with the proposed wedding, is suffering from a medical condition of a serious nature.
Example: A party to the marriage, or a parent or close relative of the party, has a serious illness that will prevent the person from attending the wedding unless it is held in less than a month.
 (2) In determining whether the circumstance in subclause (1) is met, the prescribed authority may take into account the following:
 (a) a letter from a medical practitioner or other health professional confirming the relevant health circumstances of a party to the marriage or a person involved with the proposed wedding;
 (b) any explanation provided for not giving the notice sooner;
 (c) any other matter that the prescribed authority considers relevant.