Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts5. (1) In this section—“responsible person” means—
(a) in the case of a child born in a hospital or brought to a hospital within 24 hours after birth—the chief executive officer of the hospital; or
(b) in any other case—the doctor or midwife responsible for the professional care of the mother at birth.
(2) Where a child is born in the Territory, the responsible person shall give to the Registrar-General written notice of the birth in accordance with this section.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) A notice under subsection (2) shall include the prescribed particulars and shall be given—
(a) in the case of a child born alive—within 7 days after the birth; or
(b) in the case of a still-birth—within 48 hours after the birth.
(4) Where a still-birth has occurred, the doctor responsible for the professional care of the mother at the birth or a doctor who examined the body of the still-born child after the birth shall give to the responsible person, within 48 hours after the birth, a certificate, in a form approved by the Registrar-General, certifying the cause of foetal death.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for a breach of subsection (4) if the defendant satisfies the court that he or she believes on reasonable grounds that another doctor has given the required certificate.
(6) A notice under subsection (2) shall be accompanied by any relevant certificate given under subsection (4).