Although it may not be palatable for some, did you know it is legal to marry your first cousin in many states in Australia? According to the Marriage Act of 1961 [cousins] can marry, Genealogy SAs Beryl Schahinger told ABC Radio Adelaides Afternoons program.

Is it illegal to marry your sibling in Australia?

So, what isnt allowed? Under Australian law its illegal for a man to marry his grandmother, mother, sister or half-sister, daughter or granddaughter. A woman also cant marry her grandfather, father, brother or half-brother, son or grandson.

Can you marry your 1st cousin?

Depending on your culture, cousins marrying cousins will either be a normal occurrence or something hugely taboo. Here in Britain its actually perfectly legal for first cousins to marry. Prince Philip and The Queen are even third cousins. Charles Darwin was also married to his first cousin Emma Wedgwood.

Can you have a baby with your cousin Australia?

Across Australia, cousins are having relationships, marrying and having children together. It is legal but remains a taboo for many people.

Can you get married at 15 in Australia?

To get married in Australia, you must: not be married. not be marrying a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister. be at least 18 years old, unless a court has approved a marriage where 1 person is 16-18 years old.

What is the youngest age to get married in Australia?

To get married in Australia, you must:not be married.not be marrying a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister.be at least 18 years old, unless a court has approved a marriage where 1 person is 16-18 years old.understand what marriage means and freely agree to marry.More items