📜 Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Name) Bill 2018
This bill amends the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998 to improve change of name processes, prevent fraudulent activity, and restrict certain individuals (e.g., prisoners, sex offenders) from changing their names without approval.
Impact
This bill affects individuals seeking to change their name, particularly those with a criminal record or under supervision. It aims to reduce identity fraud and improve public safety by limiting the ability of certain individuals to change their names without proper oversight. It also affects the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA15 Aug 2018
- LA Second Reading MovedLA15 Aug 2018
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 Nov 2018
- LA Third ReadingLA27 Nov 2018
- LA Consideration in DetailLA27 Nov 2018
- LC Second Reading MovedLC5 Dec 2018
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC25 Nov 2020
- LC Third ReadingLC26 Nov 2020
- LC AmendedLC4 Dec 2020
- Royal Assent9 Dec 2020
Penalty Provisions2 found
Restricted person applying to change name without approval
“36C. Restricted person not to apply to change name”
Person applying to change a restricted person's name without approval
“36D. Person not to apply to change restricted person’s name”
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