Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated ActsWhen an adopted child who was—
(a) born outside Australia; and
(b) brought to Australia for adoption in Australia;
attains the age of 18 years, the chief executive must, at the request of the adopted child, give the child a copy of his or her birth certificate or any other information that is available from the records of the appropriate authority in the child's country of origin.