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Division 8 — Adoptions by step‑parents, relatives or carers 55A. Placement of child with relative or carer, approval of by CEO 50 55B. CEO may conduct checks of s. 55A(1) applicant 51 55C. When application by relative or carer for adoption order can be made 52 55. Adoption plan required for adoption by step‑parent, relative or carer 52

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