Matthew asked the question: “With Tim Saying he wants to marry Julia and suggesting it could be held at the gardens of the Lodge, how would this be funded? Would it be the new "professional celebrant fee" aka Australian Marriage Tax? Or would Julia be smart enough to marry before its introduction on July 1st 2013?”

Matthew asked the question: “The day after the 2011 Budget reading the Attorney Generals Department sent an email to all qualified Celebrants informing them of the Introduction of a new "Professional Celebrant Fee". No details were given with exception to the start date. July 1 2013. A lot of commentary since the Budget reading has accused the Gillard Government of giving with one hand whilst taking with the other. The email from the AG Department states that this will be used to "cover costs associated with the regulation of Commonwealth marriage celebrants should be...”