27Information for certain parents considering consent

27 Information for certain parents considering consent (1) This section applies if the director-general knows that— (a) a parent is considering consenting to the adoption of a child in the 28 days following the birth of the child; or (b) a parent under 18 years old is considering consenting to the adoption of a child. (2) The director-general must offer the parent— (a) information about— (i) the time period for providing the consent; and (ii) the process for revocation of consent; and (iii) alternatives to adoption; and (iv) future contact with the child; and (b) the opportunity for counselling, if requested. (3) The director-general must ensure a parent mentioned in subsection (1) (b) has access to independent legal advice.