Adoption Act 1993

Before making an adoption order for a child or young person, the court must be satisfied that, if reasonably practicable, the director‑general has given the child or young person—

information about the proposed adoption, in language and in a way that the child or young person can understand; and

the opportunity to freely express his or her views about the proposed adoption; and

assistance in understanding the information provided and in expressing his or her views, if required; and

the opportunity for counselling, if required.

The consultation under subsection (1) must be appropriate taking into account the best interests of the child or young person.

Note See s 5 for the matters that must be taken into account by a decision‑maker in forming a view about the best interests of a child or young person.