8Register of place names

8 Register of place names

(1)  The Registrar is to keep a register of each place that has, or had, an approved name.

(2)  An entry in the register in respect of a place is to consist of the following information:

(a) each approved name for the place;

(b) information, as determined by the Registrar, to clearly identify the location, boundaries or extent of the place;

(c) each approved name for the place that has been revoked and the reason for the revocation.

(3)  The register may also include, for information purposes only –

(a) the names of areas and features that are not required under this Act to have an approved name; and

(b) if named under another Act, the Act under which such area or feature is named.

(4)  The register –

(a) may be in such form as the Surveyor-General determines; and

(b) is to be made available to members of the public in such manner as the Surveyor-General determines; and

(c) must remain available to members of the public while the register is in effect.