46BEvidence of whether computer program is functioning correctly

#### 46B Evidence of whether computer program is functioning correctly (1) In citizenship proceedings, a certificate signed by an officer stating whether or not a specified computer program was functioning correctly: (a) at a specified time or during a specified period; and (b) in relation to specified outcomes from the operation of that program under an arrangement made under subsection 36A(1); is prima facie evidence of the matters stated in the certificate. (2) For the purposes of this section, a computer program is functioning correctly if: (a) outcomes from its operation comply with this Act and the regulations; and (b) those outcomes would be valid if they were made by the Minister otherwise than by the operation of the computer program. (3) In this section: > citizenship proceedings means: (a) proceedings in a court (including criminal proceedings) that relate to this Act (including an offence against this Act); or (b) proceedings that relate to an application for review under section 52A. > officer means: (a) an officer of the Department; or (b) a person authorised in writing by the Minister to issue certificates under this section; or (c) any person who is included in a class of persons authorised in writing by the Minister to issue certificates under this section, including a person who becomes a member of the class after the authorisation is given.