Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901, as amended to 1977
Marriage and Family Life
  • English
    The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:
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    (xxi) marriage;
    (xxii) divorce and matrimonial causes; and in relation thereto, parental rights, and the custody and guardianship of infants;
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    (xxiiiA) the provision of maternity allowances, widows’ pensions, child endowment, ... and family allowances;
    … (Sec. 51)
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