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Marriage rates drop in Australia as divorces rise, new ABS data reveals

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows marriage rates continued to decline while divorce rates rose for the first time in years.
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows marriage rates continued to decline while divorce rates rose for the first time in years. Credit: Pexels - Oleskandra Biliak

In Usap Tayo, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data on marriage and divorce trends across Australia were discussed.


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By Alexandra Koster

Presented by Maridel Martinez, TJ Correa

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In Usap Tayo, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data on marriage and divorce trends across Australia were discussed.


Key Points

  • Marriage rules in Australia are set under the Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 2017.
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals 25 October was the most popular wedding date last year.
  • Data shows marriage rates continued to decline while divorce rates rose for the first time in years.

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