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The Registrar makes a decision about access to information

The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (the Registrar) decides whether to grant or deny applications for access to information.

The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (the Registrar) decides whether to grant or deny applications for access to information.

In making a decision, the Registrar will take into account factors including:

  • Protecting the privacy of the person(s) to whom the information relates
  • The sensitivity of the information
  • Whether an applicant has an adequate reason for access
  • Other relevant factors

The law gives the Registrar (or delegate) broad decision-making powers. The Registrar’s discretion is not limited by the factors listed above.

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