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Australian Citizenship Act 1948
46Issue and proof of certificates of Australian citizenship
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#### 46 Issue and proof of certificates of Australian citizenship
(1) A certificate of Australian citizenship granted under this Act may be issued by the Minister or by a person authorized in writing by the Minister to issue such certificates.
(2) A document purporting to be a certificate of Australian citizenship, and purporting to bear the printed or stamped signature of the Minister and to be issued by the Minister or a person by authority of the Minister, shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a certificate of Australian citizenship granted under this Act.