Marriage Act 1961
29Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision
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29 Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision
Subject to this Subdivision, a person is entitled to registration under this Subdivision if: (a) the person is a minister of religion of a recognised denomination; and (b) the person is nominated for registration under this Subdivision by that denomination; and (c) the person is ordinarily resident in Australia; and (d) the person has attained the age of 21 years; and (e) the person is not already registered as a marriage celebrant under Subdivision C of this Division; and (f) the person is not authorised to solemnise marriages in a State or Territory under Subdivision B of this Division.