APRIL 1st NEWS: Seniors’ marriage licences may expire
As people age, their marriage licences may expire for those who have been married for 70 years or more then reapplying for their marriage licence, in a move that will sparked concern among older Australians this April 1st.
As people age, their marriage licences are set to expire, with those who have been married for 70 years or more being forced to reapply for their marriage licence.
A spokesperson indicated that in a budget committee meeting the suggestion make the renewal for marriage licences after 70 years of marriage to $275 per annum would cover the cost of monitoring those claiming marriage without a licence. People will need to indicate whether they will want a renewal one, two, five or 10 year licence.
New South Wales resident, Joan Tucker, who has been married to husband Peter for 71 years, says she is shocked by this move which she claims makes a “mockery” of the sanctuary of marriage.
Despite several decades of love and companionship, Ms Tucker says she will need to seriously consider whether to pay the renewal of marriage fee as the costs of everyday living takes its toll on older Australians.
As a budget measure, the renewal of marriage fee is expected to accrue about $500,000 in the first year, but by 2050 about $17 million per annum.
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