Explanatory note
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations amend Schedule 1 of the principal regulations, which sets out the fees to be paid in relation to certain matters under the Civil Union Act 2004 (the Act).
The amendments change the amounts of the fees and introduce new fees.
The amendments introduce fees for applications under section 26 of the Act for appointment as a civil union celebrant and for applications under section 27 of the Act for reappointment as a civil union celebrant.
Regulatory impact statement
The Department of Internal Affairs produced a regulatory impact statement on 1 February 2017 to help inform the decisions taken by the Government relating to the contents of this instrument.
A copy of this regulatory impact statement can be found at—
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 20 April 2017.
These regulations are administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.