Victorian Current Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1996 - SECT 23

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

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

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

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

Part 4—Change of name