Marriages and divorces, Australia 1995
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 97
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis document presents statistics and indicators for marriages and divorces registered in Australia for the year 1995. Detailed statistics are provided for Australia, and summary figures are given for states and territories. The document also provides details of the marital status of the estimated resident population of Australia. A special feature focuses on trends in de facto partnering. Information provided about marriages and divorces includes length of marriage, age specific data, remarriages, category of celebrant, children involved in divorce, and birthplace of parties. It is shown that in 1995 nearly 109,400 marriages were registered, 5% less than the number registered in 1985. 49,700 divorces were granted, a 25% increase on the number granted in 1985.