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gene
 
Joined in 2014
November 26, 2014, 13:29

I am just wondering what the legalities are in Australia with changing Christian name and surname. I know in NZ you can change your name legally is this the same in Australia? For gender re assignment.

forestgrey
Chapter Leader
Joined in 2008
November 26, 2014, 23:24

Gene – G'day! The issue is addressed by both Commonwealth legislation as well as individual State legislation. Most government departments have policies and procedures posted on their various websites. For example, have a look at:

http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_amd/bdm_sex.html

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/in-detail/individual-and-business/updating-your-details-with-us/

https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/Requirements/NameChangeTransitioning.aspx


The GenderCentre (an non-government organization) has some useful info:

http://www.gendercentre.org.au/resources/polare-archive/archived-articles/documents-of-identity.htm?COLLCC=2477675038&


All the best ~ david
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