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Section 47J - Corrections Act 1986 - Approval to be notified in writing — Zoe

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47J Approval to be notified in writing If the Secretary approves a change of name application, the Secretary must— (a) as soon as practicable, give written notice of the approval to the person who made the application; and (b) if the prisoner consents, give a copy of the written notice of approval to the Victorian Registrar. S. 47K inserted by No. 97/2004 s. 4.

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