Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1999 - SECT 21

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

      (2) On an application under subsection (1), the magistrate may –

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

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