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Geographical Names Unit (GA955)
Date Range:
1990 - CT
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The Geographical Names Unit, formerly the Geographical Names Section, of Land Services Group was established to administer the Geographical Names Act 1991 and provide support to the Geographical Names Advisory Committee.
The Committee was dissolved in October 2006 after the passing of the Geographical Names (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act, 2006 removed all references to the Committee.
The Surveyor-General is responsible for investigating naming proposals and makes recommendations to the Minister. This work is undertaken through the Geographical Names Unit.
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