Place Names Act 2020

The Registrar is to keep a register of each place that has, or had, an approved name.

An entry in the register in respect of a place is to consist of the following information:each approved name for the place; information, as determined by the Registrar, to clearly identify the location, boundaries or extent of the place; each approved name for the place that has been revoked and the reason for the revocation.

The register may also include, for information purposes only – the names of areas and features that are not required under this Act to have an approved name; and if named under another Act, the Act under which such area or feature is named.

The register – may be in such form as the Surveyor-General determines; and is to be made available to members of the public in such manner as the Surveyor-General determines; and must remain available to members of the public while the register is in effect.