As your civil marriage celebrant I am obliged to advise you on material used for your wedding ceremony.
The copyright act of 1968 protects the exclusive economic rights granted to a copyright owner. Music can be played at your ceremony but needs to adhere to the copyright act. I can provide further information at the initial interview.
For further information research should be made on the following websites.
Attorney General’s website at: www.ag.gov.au
Australian Copyright Council website at: www.copyright.org.au
If you require a licence, please visit: www.apra.com.au