46Making entry in register of births, deaths or marriages

46 Making entry in register of births, deaths or marriages (1) An application to the Supreme Court for an order under this section may be made by: (a) the chief officer of a law enforcement agency; or (b) the chief officer of a law enforcement agency under a corresponding law; or (c) the chief officer of an intelligence agency. (2) If the Court is satisfied the order is justified, having regard to the nature of the activities undertaken or to be undertaken under an authority or corresponding authority, the Court may order the Registrar to make an entry in a register of births, deaths or marriages under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 in relation to an assumed identity acquired under the authority or corresponding authority. (3) The application must be heard in closed court and a transcript must not be made of the proceedings. (4) If the Court makes an order under subsection (2), the Registrar must give effect to the order: (a) within the period stated in the order; or (b) if no period is stated in the order – within 28 days after the day the order is made.