Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) An application for a dissolution order in relation to a marriage under this Act must not be made within 2 years after the date of the marriage unless the application is accompanied by a certificate—
(a) stating that the parties to the marriage have considered reconciliation, with the help of a counsellor or counselling organisation; and
(b) signed by the counsellor or a person on behalf of the organisation.
(2) However, the Supreme Court may give leave for the application to be made without the certificate if satisfied that there are special circumstances.