Settlement Guide: how to change your name

There are many reasons why a person may wish to change their name. It could be because they got married, divorced, they prefer another name or because they need to formalise certain documents. While the process to change is relatively simple, there are concerns some migrants change their name to avoid discrimination.

Marc Johnson Wu Tiu (right) and Deborah Rose Alves Murphy arrive at the New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for their wedding. Source: AAP