Civil partnerships
On 30 November 2011, the Queensland Parliament passed the Civil Partnerships Act 2011, which provides for a couple, regardless of their sex, to have their relationship legally recognised.The new law came into effect on 23 February 2012. This means that the earliest date couples can legally recognise their partnership in Queensland and the Commonwealth will be on 5 March 2012 (allowing for the 10 day cooling off period).
This section provides information for couples wanting to have their relationship registered, or for those interested in becoming a Civil Partnership Notary.
2. Entering into a civil partnership
Please note: Completed civil partnership forms can now be lodged, but Civil Partnership Notaries applications from the general public cannot be lodged before 2 April 2012.
The Registry is currently taking bookings to arrange interviews to discuss your civil partnership ceremony. Please call 1300 366 430 (select option 9).