Moorabool council is inviting members of the community to review and provide comment on the proposed Place Naming Policy which has been updated in accordance with Victoria’s Place Naming Rules 2022.
The Place Naming Policy incorporates statutory requirements for geographical place naming in accordance with Victoria’s Place Naming Rules 2022. A number of changes to the rules include notification requirements, changing a road type or numbers, consent, Traditional Owner Language, petitions, objections, community support, a new process to empower Traditional Owners and more.
Place naming principles include linking the name to the place, names must not discriminate or be offensive, gender equality, dual naming, using commemorative names and naming features in residential or commercial subdivisions.
Community members can find out more or make a submission online.
Feedback will be open from 9 October to 6 November 2023.
Details: moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/place-naming-policy
