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Adoption Act 1993
39AApplication for adoption order
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39A Application for adoption order
(1) A person (the applicant) may apply to the court for an adoption order
for a child or young person if an adoption order for the child or young
person may be made in favour of the applicant under this part or
part 4A (Intercountry and overseas adoption).
(2) A person (the applicant) may apply to the court for an adoption order
for a person who is 18 years old or older if an adoption order for the
person may be made in favour of the applicant under section 10.