Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1997 - SECT 13

    (1)     If there is a dispute between the parents of a child about the child's name, either parent may apply to the Magistrates Court for a resolution of the dispute.

    (2)     On an application under subsection (1), the Magistrates Court may—

        (a)     resolve the dispute about the child's name as the court considers appropriate; and

        (b)     order the registrar-general to register the child's name in a form specified in the order.