Recognition of Australian adoptions

In force

An order for the adoption of a person that was made in a State or another Territory (whether before or after the commencement of this Act) has the same effect as an adoption order made under this Act if the order—

(a)

was made in accordance with the law of the State or Territory; and

(b)

has not been rescinded under the law of the State or Territory.

Part 4A Intercountry and overseas adoption

Division 4A.1 Preliminary

This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement

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