Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995
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22 Dispute about child’s name
22 Dispute about child’s name
(1) If there is a dispute between parents about a child’s name, either parent may apply to the District Court for a resolution of the dispute.
(2) On an application under subsection (1), the District Court may—
(a) resolve the dispute about the child’s name as the Court considers appropriate, and
(b) order the Registrar to register the child’s name in a form specified in the order.
(3) If any court (including any court of another State or the Commonwealth) resolves a dispute about a child’s name, the court may order the Registrar to register the child’s name in a form specified in the order.