62Minister to provide information

62 Minister to provide information (1) If a person makes an application under section 61, the Minister must, subject to and in accordance with this Part, provide the person with the following information relating to the adoption: (a) the names (including a name given at birth) and last known address of a person specified in the application; (b) if the last known address is not known or is incorrect, any information that may assist in ascertaining the whereabouts of a person specified in the application; or (c) details of a notice of prohibition against the provision of information (if any) that has been lodged with the Minister under section 65. (2) The information that the Minister provides to a person under this Part must: (a) be information contained in the records kept and maintained under section 59 or the records of proceedings of the Court which resulted in an order for the adoption of a child being made; and (b) not be information that relates to the personal affairs of a person other than the applicant. (3) The Minister must not provide information to a person under this Part if the Minister is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the personal safety of another person may be endangered as a result of the provision of the information. (4) The Minister may, for the purpose of the provision of information under this Part, if the Minister thinks appropriate: (a) make inquiries and give assistance as may reasonably be made or given in the circumstances of the case for the purpose of facilitating the provision of the information; or (b) apply to the Court to have access to the records of proceedings of the Court (which resulted in the making of an order for the adoption of a child) for the purpose of obtaining information the Minister reasonably believes to be contained in the records.