488K Approval by Secretary (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Secretary may only approve a change of name application if he or she is satisfied that the change of name is in all the circumstances necessary or reasonable. (2) The Secretary must not approve a change of name application if he or she is satisfied that the change of name would, if registered, be reasonably likely— (a) to be a threat to the security of a youth residential centre or youth justice centre; or (b) to jeopardise the safe custody or welfare of any detainee; or (c) to be used to further an unlawful activity or purpose; or (d) to be regarded as offensive by a victim of crime or an appreciable sector of the community. S. 488L inserted by No. 48/2006 s. 24.

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