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#### 23A Application of Division (1) Notwithstanding subsection 42(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, but subject to subsection (2) of this section, this Division applies in relation to: (a) all marriages solemnised in Australia; and (b) all marriages under Part V. (2) This Division does not apply in relation to marriages to which Division 3 of Part IV applies.

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