More than a year of same-sex marriage

Same-sex couples have legally been able to be married since January 9, last year.

Attorney General, Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath. Picture: Liam Kidston

IN THE last year, since same-sex marriage ceremonies could legally be held, less than five South Burnett same-sex couples and more than 1300 Queensland same-sex couples have been wed.

Same-sex couples have legally been able to be married since January 9, 2018.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath explained while same-sex marriage had been legal in Australia since December 9, 2017, there was 30-day waiting period before ceremonies could be held. Unless the same-sex couple was granted an exemption.

"Marriage celebrants from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages wed 199 couples, while other celebrants conducted 1074 ceremonies. On top of this, 47 couples were married at courthouses and 10 had church weddings," Mrs D'Ath said.

"Registry data shows that the majority of same-sex marriages have occurred in larger population areas such as Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions, but there have been weddings across the state since the laws came into effect.

"Celebrants have 30 days to register a marriage after the event so there will be even more couples who have married over the past 12 months, but their registration application form is yet to be received by the registry."