Terms of Reference
Participants
Summary of Recommendations

CHAPTER 1: HISTORY OF REFERENCE
I. Problems
II. The Reference
III. Approach of Report
Footnotes

CHAPTER 2: LAW OF NAMES
I. Use of Names

A. Origin of Names
B. Right to a Name

A. Children (Equality of Status) Act 1976
B. Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
C. Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and Commonwealth Powers (Family Law - Children) Act 1986

CHAPTER 3: REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS
I. Background

A. In England
B. In New South Wales

A. Structure
B. Functions of Principal Registrar
C. Statutory Powers
D. Discretionary Powers
E. Computerisation of the Registry

CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Introduction
II. Principles Underlying Recommendations
III. Recommendations

1. An Open Register
2. Information Recorded
3. Certificates
4. Corrections and Deletions
5. Birth Registrations
6. Registration of Name
7. Choice of Names
8. Change of Name
9. Registration of a Change of Name
10. Registration of Stillbirths
11. Registration of Adoptions
12. Registration and Artificial Reproduction
13. Registration and Transsexuals
14. Registration of Death

APPENDIX A: PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION

APPENDIX B: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SUPPLYING INFORMATION ABOUT USE OF REGISTRY DATA