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Adoption Act 1994
Div 8Adoptions by step‑parents, relatives or carers
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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