For instance, we get people applying to use “Anzac” for the name of their child. They don't need permission for that.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces became known as ANZACs. Anzac Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April in 1915.
The Protection of Word 'Anzac' Regulations 1921 (Cth) (the Regulations) broadly state that to use the word 'Anzac' (or any word resembling the word 'Anzac') in an official or corporate manner, permission from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs is required.
The use of the word 'Anzac' in the commercial production and sale of Anzac biscuits is usually approved, however the biscuits must not substantially deviate from the generally accepted recipe and shape, and must be referred to as 'Anzac Biscuits' or 'Anzac Slice' (not 'Anzac Cookies').
In most Australian states and territories, you have 60 days after birth to register your baby's name. You may already have a list of potential names ready to go, or maybe you haven't thought about baby names yet.
"Illegal in Australia"
"Originally we wanted to call him Commodore, but that's illegal in Australia." (FYI, it's a banned name because Commodore in this country refers to a very high-ranking Navy official.) "So, we called him Holden Commodore.
Two-up is outlawed on every day besides Anzac Day because it's considered an unregulated form of gambling. Licensed premises can host the game only on Anzac Day and only provided they donate all proceeds to charity.
Two-up is a traditional Australian game played created by Australian soldiers during World War I. Typically two-up is played on Anzac Day in pubs and RSL clubs across the country, though the game is illegal on most other days of the year.
The recipe for Anzacs is legally protected by the Australian and New Zealand governments, and Aussies and Kiwis alike seem to go up in arms (hopefully not literally) when their national recipe is tampered with, or when the biscuits are called 'cookies' (by pesky Americans, no doubt).
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This was the name given to the New Zealand and Australian troops who fought in the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War.
In 1934 one of Australia's favourite sons, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, painted the word Anzac on a plane he intended to fly in the Centenary Race celebrating 100 years of European settlement in Victoria.
'ANZAC' stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day.
ANZAC is the acronym* formed from the first letters of the words Australian and New Zealand Army Corps*. It was first written as “A & NZ Army Corps”, when Australian and New Zealand soldiers were grouped together in Egypt waiting to go to Gallipoli, in Turkey, to start fighting.
Change of name
After British colonisation, the name New Holland was retained for several decades and the south polar continent continued to be called Terra Australis, sometimes shortened to Australia.
No one knows who came up with the term Anzac. It is likely that Sergeant K.M. Little, a clerk in Birdwood's headquarters, thought of it for use on a rubber stamp: 'ANZAC' was convenient shorthand, and became the telegraph code word for the corps. The Anzacs first saw action at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or are serving in the armed forces. In many countries, the poppy is worn on Armistice Day (11 November), but in New Zealand it is most commonly seen on Anzac Day, 25 April.
Patrons can buy alcohol from 1 hour before eating their meal to 1 hour after finishing their meal. Takeaway alcohol is not permitted before 1pm on Anzac Day.
Although it's a myth that Anzac biscuits were sent and eaten by troops in Gallipoli, some evidence suggests a rolled oats based biscuit was sent to troops on the Western Front, although this is not widespread.
Under the Anzac Day Observance Act 1929, businesses in Tasmania must not open before 12:30pm on Anzac Day unless they are exempt. Exempt businesses can open at any time. There are no trading restrictions in the ACT or NT. Businesses can open and operate as normal.
A minute of silence (or two) is always observed at ANZAC Day services, and on Remembrance Day. It is a moment of solemn reflection and a gesture of respect to our fallen soldiers.
Anzac Day became less popular from the 1960s to the 1980s as fewer people thought war should be commemorated. This changed in the 1980s as commemorative ceremonies at Gallipoli became more common.
Ikea: Australia
- Name meaning: A chain of Swedish furniture superstores. - Reason for ban: It's not appropriate for a child's name.
III, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hilter, Santa Claus and @ were all ruled illegal by courts in the U.S.
Examples of Illegal Baby Names in the US
Regardless of these relatively lenient naming regulations, there are still a handful of names that were ruled illegal by courts within the US. Some of these are listed below: King.