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Posted 6th September - Updated 17th September 2011
LATEST NEWS: The Attorney General's Department has published the Consultations times here on:

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Marriage_Scheduleforconsultationmeetings-MarriageCelebrantsProgramReforms

For latest up-dates please consult the Attorney General's website on the link above

Consultations to commence in October 2011

  • Consultations will take place across the country in October and November 2011. Further details are available from the schedule below. 
  • Some venues have limits in place with respect to the number of attendees.

  • The Attorney General's Department seek the cooperation of marriage celebrants proposing to attend and request that they nominate their preference in accordance with the information in the schedule, including for the consultations in Melbourne.

  • Please note that details of these events may change—particularly the venue. We encourage marriage celebrants to re-visit the schedule closer to the date to confirm meeting details, including venue.

For further information about the reforms please see the Marriage Celebrants Program Reform page.


Location Date Venue and address Time RSVP required Date for RSVP
Melbourne Tuesday, 4 October 2011 242 Telstra Conference Centre
Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
4:00 – 6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
This session is now closed due to venue capacity.

Wednesday, 5 October 2011 242 Telstra Conference Centre
Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
12:00-2:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 12 September 2011
Albury-Wodonga Tuesday, 25 October 2011 Rydges Albury
648 Dean Street
Albury NSW 2640
4:00 – 6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Sydney Tuesday, 11 October 2011 Royal Automobile Club of Australia
89 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
4:00 – 6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 12 September 2011
Parramatta Wednesday, 12 October 2011 Parramatta Leagues Club
13-15 O’Connell Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
12:00-2:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 12 September 2011
Orange Thursday, 13 October 2011 Orange Ex-Services Club
231-243 Anson Street Orange NSW
2:00-4:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 12 September 2011
Newcastle Friday, 14 October 2011 South Newcastle Rugby League Club
46 Llewellyn Street Merewether NSW 2291
2:00-4:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 12 September 2011
Hobart Thursday, 20 October 2011 Rydges Hotel
Cnr Argyle and Lewis Street
North Hobart TAS
4:00 – 6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Canberra Monday, 24 October 2011 Attorney-General’s Department
Gr Fl, 3-5 National Circuit
Barton ACT 2600
5:00-7:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Perth Tuesday, 8 November 2011 The Atrium Theatrette
168 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
4:00-6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Bunbury Wednesday, 9 November 2011 Quality Hotel Lord Forrest
20 Symmons Street
Bunbury WA 6230
12:00-2:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Adelaide Thursday, 10 November 2011 Comfort Hotel Adelaide Riviera
31-34 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
4:00-6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Brisbane Tuesday, 15 November 2011 River Park Place
Colmslie Recreation Reserve
400 Lytton Road
Morningside QLD 4170
12:00-2:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011


River Park Place
Colmslie Recreation Reserve
400 Lytton Road
Morningside QLD 4170
4:00-6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Gold Coast/Tweed Heads Wednesday, 16 November 2011 Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts
Wharf Street
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
4:00-6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011
Cairns Thursday, 17 November 2011
Novotel Cairns
122 Lake Street
Cairns QLD 4870
4:00-6:00pm If you wish to attend, send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Your e-mail must specify the session you will be attending.
You will not receive a response to your RSVP e-mail.
Please reply by 19 September 2011

Marriage celebrants should monitor this website regularly to ensure they keep up to date with information and are able to take advantage of opportunities to participate in the consultation process. Alternate ways for participation in the consultation process will continue to be offered to all marriage celebrants.