Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00464:reg:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00464
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12
Character Range: 9407–10503

12  Minister to determine name of public place
 (1) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, determine the name of a public place, or that part of a public place, that is on National Land.
 (2) In determining the name of the public place or the part of the public place, the Minister must have regard to the following:
 (a) the names of persons who have made notable contributions to the existence or advancement of Australia as a nation;
 (b) the names of Australian flora and fauna and things characteristic of Australia or Australians;
 (c) the words of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
Note: Paragraph (a) includes persons famous in Australia in fields such as education, science, Indigenous affairs, politics and exploration.
 (3) Before having regard to the words of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages under paragraph (2)(c), the Minister must take reasonable steps to consult an appropriate cultural group.
 (4) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, amend or repeal a determination made under subsection (1).

Division 4—Objections to determinations