Long title

To provide for the solemnisation of civil unions, by way of either a marriage or civil partnership; the legal consequences of civil unions; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Table of contents

SECTION	TITLE
	PREAMBLE
1.	Definitions
2.	Objectives of Act
3	Relationships to which Act applies
4	Solemnisation of civil union
5	Designation of ministers of religion and other persons attached to religious denomination or organisation as marriage officers
6	Marriage officer not compelled to solemnise civil union
7	Prohibition of solemnisation of civil union without production of identity document or prescribed affidavit
8	Requirements for solemnisation and registration of civil union
9	Objections to civil union
10	Time and place for and presence of parties and witnesses at solemnisation and registration of civil union
11	Formula for solemnisation of marriage or civil partnership
12	Registration of civil union
13	Legal consequences of civil union
14	Offences and penalties
15	Regulations
16	Short title and commencement

 
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