Applying to be prospective adoptive parent
38 Applying to be prospective adoptive parent
A person who wishes to adopt a child under this Act, in a Convention country or in an overseas jurisdiction is to apply to the CEO to be assessed for suitability for adoptive parenthood.
An application under subsection (1) may be made by one person, or by 2 persons jointly.
An application under subsection (1) is to be in a form that is approved by the CEO and made at a time and in a manner prescribed by regulation.
This section does not apply to a step‑parent, relative or carer of a child who wishes to adopt the child.
[Section 38 amended: No. 7 of 1999 s. 5 and 9; No. 34 of 2004 Sch. 2 cl. 2(8); No. 15 of 2012 s. 25.]
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by regulation
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