Queensland Numbered Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 2023 - SECT 32

32 Limit on number of name changes for child

(1) The registrar must not approve an application to—

(a) register the change of a child’s first name if the registrar is aware a change of name, other than a change of name under section 15 , has already been registered for the child in Queensland or another State; or

(b) register the change of a child’s name, other than the child’s first name, more than once in a 1-year period.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if—

(a) the application is made under section 42 or 53 or the registrar is otherwise satisfied the change of name is an affirmation or expression of the child’s sex; or

(b) the application relates to a marriage or divorce of at least 1 of the applicants; or

(c) the registrar is satisfied that the application is for the purpose of protecting the child or a person associated with the child; or

Example for paragraph (c)—

The change of name is sought for the protection of the child from domestic violence.

(d) the registrar is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances for approving the application; or

(e) a Magistrates Court or non-Queensland court has approved the change of name.