Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CIVIL UNIONS ACT 2012 - SECT 8

    (1)     Before 2 people enter into a civil union, they must give notice to a civil union celebrant of their intention to enter into the civil union.

Note 1     If a form is approved under s 29 for a notice, the form must be used.

Note 2     The notice must be given not earlier than 18 months and not later than 1 month before the civil union is entered into (see s 9  (3)).

    (2)     The notice must be accompanied by—

        (a)     a statement by each person verifying—

              (i)     that the person wishes to enter into a civil union with the other person; and

              (ii)     that the person is not—

    (A)     married; or

    (B)     in a civil union; or

    (C)     in a civil partnership with someone other than the other person; and

              (iii)     that the person believes the person and the other person do not have a prohibited relationship; and

              (iv)     where the person lives; and

Note     It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code

, pt 3.4).

        (b)     the evidence required under section 23 of each person's identity and age; and

        (c)     anything else prescribed by regulation.

    (3)     As soon as practicable after receiving the notice and statements, the civil union celebrant must give each person a written notice setting out the nature and effect of a civil union.

Note     If a form is approved under s 29 for a notice, the form must be used.