Naming proposals will only be considered if they are location specific and achieve/address one or more of the following criteria:
Note: All naming proposals must be accompanied by written evidence to support the proposal.
The applicant must demonstrate that an Aboriginal language naming proposal is in consultation with the local Traditional Owner group by providing a letter of support from that group. Unfortunately, without a letter of consent from the Traditional Owners, neither the City nor Landgate consider it appropriate to use Noongar language for place naming.
Please upload a document addressing the following points:
In the case of a personal name, the person’s contribution to the area or community must be clearly outlined and accompanied by written evidence which may include newspaper articles, minutes of meetings, previous acknowledgements, awards or similar.
Commemorative names will only be considered by the City and Landgate if the proposal is commemorating a person who is no longer alive. All commemorative names must be given posthumously. The person/s must have had a direct and long-term association with the location and made a significant contribution to the area. Land ownership is not sufficient grounds for commemorative naming alone. Public service within all levels of government is not appropriate grounds for commemorative naming, and only surnames will be considered.
Naming proposals in tribute of businesses will only be considered by the City and Landgate if the business is historic and no longer in operation.
The flora and fauna must be found in significant numbers in the suburb where the naming proposal is located.
The element must be found in significant numbers in the suburb where the naming proposal is located. A culturally significant historic event must have occurred within the suburb of the naming proposal.