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Adoption Act 1984
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87 Counselling and advice to applicants about information
Before an applicant under this Part is provided with any information about an adopted person, the Secretary must ensure that—
(a) the applicant is offered counselling by an approved counsellor; and
(b) if information is reasonably expected to be distressing to the applicant, the applicant is advised that records may contain information which may be distressing to the applicant.