Australia
In 1973, Civil Ceremonies were legalised, after the government decided that people should not be forced to have religious ceremonies which mark major events in their lives. They should have a choice. Qualified Civil Celebrants have full legal status in their communities.
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Famous quotes containing the word australia:
“I like Australia less and less. The hateful newness, the democratic conceit, every man a little pope of perfection.”
—D.H. (David Herbert)
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—Alex Atkinson, British humor writer. repr. In Present Laughter, ed. Alan Coren (1982)