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Report in relation to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 1998 and Acts Repeal and Amendment (Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration) Bill 1998

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 27 May 1998general_report

The WA Constitutional Affairs Committee reviewed the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 1998 and related amendment bill. The report supports the bills' goals of modernising registration, aligning with national standards, and recognising social and cultural diversity. The committee recommends several amendments to the bills.

Impact

Individuals registering births, deaths, and marriages in WA will be affected. Government agencies and other states will benefit from improved data sharing and efficiency. Ethnic groups will benefit from recognition of naming traditions.

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