Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT 1997 - SECT 7

    (1)     If a child is born in the ACT, the birth is to be registered under this Act.

    (2)     The birth of a child may be registered under this Act if the child—

        (a)     is born outside Australia; and

        (b)     is to become a resident of the ACT.

    (3)     If a child is born in an aircraft during a flight to an airport in the ACT, the birth may be registered under this Act.

    (4)     The birth of a child who is born outside Australia may not be registered under this Act if it is registered under a corresponding law.