... the parties by looking at the continuation of the relationship, at least until the parties residence is no longer an issue, whilst the Family Court does not look beyond the ceremony. In Long's case the Tribunal looked at cultural issues involving the issue of marriage certificates in Cambodia. Mr Long wanted to sponsor a visa applicant who he had married in Australia ... they were more than likely married given Cambodian attitudes to de-facto relationships. The family had pictures of the couple in the family book and they had undergone a ceremony similar to a traditional wedding ceremon...

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