Tasmanian births data is sourced from birth registration systems administered by RBDM. Information about the birth is supplied to RBDM based on information provided on a birth notification form provided by the hospital where a child is born, and a birth registration form completed by the parent(s) of the child. The Birth Registration Statement contains the details prescribed by Regulation, including, but not limited to: details of the baby such as sex, birth weight and whether a multiple birth; date and place of birth; and details of the parents and previous children. The parents of a child are jointly responsible for having the child's birth registered.

The register includes all children born and registered in the State of Tasmania, including stillbirths, or deaths in utero occurring after 20 weeks gestation, or with a body mass of at least 400 gm at birth.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin may not be released due to small numbers.

Administrative. The Tasmanian Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages keep a permanent record of all registered births.

Tasmanian state data

Births, Deaths and Marriages Tasmania is established under the Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1999.