Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

MARRIAGE REGULATIONS 1963 - REG 21

         (1)   A Judge or magistrate may adjourn an inquiry from time to time and from place to place.

         (2)   A Judge or magistrate shall conduct an inquiry without regard to legal forms and solemnities.

         (3)   A barrister or solicitor representing a person who is given an opportunity of being heard at an inquiry may examine or cross‑examine witnesses and address the Judge or magistrate conducting the inquiry.

         (4)   Where a Judge or magistrate has heard and dealt with an application under section 12, or subsection 16 (1) or (5), of the Act, or where a Judge has heard and dealt with a request under section 17 of the Act, a birth certificate or consent that accompanied the application or request shall, unless the Judge or magistrate otherwise directs, be returned to the person who made the application or request.