Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 - SECT 44

How must the birth notice be given?

44. How must the birth notice be given?



(1) The birth notice must be given-

   (a)  personally; or

   (b)  by post; or

   (c)  by facsimile transmission; or

   (d)  by electronic communication.

(2) The birth notice must be given within-

   (a)  48 hours after the birth to which the notice relates; or

   (b)  if a longer period is prescribed in respect of a particular municipal
        district, that longer period.