Thank you all for your very welcome replies and thanks for taking the time to do so.
Especial thanks to majm - that makes sense. My mind was in a bit of overdrive wondering what, why, how!!! Thinking all sorts of nasty reasons why - but I do understand how particular Australia is about releasing BMD and the timescales behind it. You should all live in the UK - family history research is soooo much easier!! - yes, and I guess our identity fraud is also higher!!! Thanks for the JIGSAW contact. I will be able to pass all this on. The person concerned has some idea that the year of birth on her current birth certificate is not correct. Why? She feels she is 3 years older/younger? than given. I guess this would be justification in asking the Court to double-check the original even if they dont allow her to view it.
Thanks again.
