Registered Relationship Issues in Australia

How Does a Registered Relationship affect Partners?.

Some couples who live together in Australia, but who choose not to get married, might Register their relationship with their local State Government.  This is common with some couples who are applying for a Partner Visa for one of them to stay permanently … Read the rest

Cost of Registered Relationships in Australia

Cost to Register a Relationship in Australia.

The cost to register a relationship varies in each Australian State, as these fees are set by State Governments.

Cost to register a relationship in New South Wales.

It currently costs $223 to register a Relationship in New South Wales.  This fee includes … Read the rest

What is a De facto Relationship

What is a De facto relationship ?.

A simple answer to this might be that a De facto relationship is effectively a married couple but without the legal paperwork.

The basic Australian laws defining a De facto relationship are outlined as two people, who may be of the same or … Read the rest

How much does an Australian Birth Certificate cost

How much does an Australian Birth Certificate cost?.

The costs for an Australian Birth Certificate varies depending on the state of registration, and vary between $31.80 and $53.00 for a standard certificate. Commemorative birth certificates are charged extra, if required.

Current Australian Birth Certificate costs are shown as:.

$31.80 Victoria Read the rest

How to Apply for a Queensland Marriage Certificate

Applying for a Queensland Marriage Certificate.

There are 3 ways to apply for a Queensland Marriage Certificate.

  1. Online
  2. By post
  3. In person

Applying for a Queensland Marriage Certificate online.

To apply online, you need to complete the questions online, but then submit your proof of ID documents either in … Read the rest

Queensland Registered Relationship – Civil Partnership

A Civil partnership now includes the formerly named registered relationship..

A civil partnership is a legally recognised committed relationship, under the Civil Partnerships Act 2011, that may be entered into by two eligible adults, regardless of their sex.

A civil partnership is NOT a marriage.
Marriage is governed by the … Read the rest