The definition of 'adopted child' in s 5(1) of the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth) encompasses a child adopted under the law of any foreign jurisdiction, even where that adoption is not recognised under Australian law. Persons who have adopted a child under foreign law are 'parents' within the meaning of the Act and are therefore not entitled to the double orphan pension in respect of that child, even during a period when the child is awaiting adoption under Australian law.
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