555Registration of name change

555 Registration of name change

The Victorian BDM Registrar must not register a change of name under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 if—

(a) the Victorian BDM Registrar knows that the change of name application is made by a child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre, or on behalf of a child held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre; and

(b) the Victorian BDM Registrar has not received a copy of the Secretary's approval under section 554.