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Year of the Rabbit designs

What’s your Chinese zodiac sign?

Introducing the Year of the Rabbit Chinese zodiac commemorative birth certificate! Available to Queenslanders of any age.

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Memorable wedding dates

Looking for a date to remember?

Start your story together by choosing a date that’s easy to remember and let us help you celebrate in style.

Special dates are available for your wedding in 2023 and these popular days will fill up fast, so book soon:

  • 23 February 2023—23.2.23
  • 23 March 2023—23.3.23
  • 23 May 2023—23.5.23
  • 23 June 2023—23.6.23
  • 23 August 2023—23.8.23
  • 23 September 2023—23.9.23
  • 23 October 2023—23.10.23
  • 23 November 2023—23.11.23

Book now to secure your place.

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Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

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(Phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm)

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

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