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Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995
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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.
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> > (2) On an application under subsection (1), the District Court may—
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> > > (a) resolve the dispute about the child’s name as the Court considers appropriate, and
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> > > (b) order the Registrar to register the child’s name in a form specified in the order.
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> > (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.