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Wishes of child

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Part IIAdoptions under this Act
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23 Wishes of child

Subject to this Division, an order for the adoption of a child shall not be made unless the court is satisfied that, so far as practicable, the wishes and feelings of the child have been ascertained and due consideration given to them, having regard to the age and understanding of the child.

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Adoption Act 1988 s 23 — Wishes of child (Tasmania) — Barrister AI