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Division 9 — Applications for adoption orders 56. When application for adoption order can be made 53 57. Court may override s. 56 53 58. CEO to be notified of intention to apply for adoption order etc. 53 59. Relatives etc. to be notified of intention to apply for adoption order if birth parent deceased or cannot be found 53 60. Court may vary or override s. 58(1) or 59(2) 55 61. Report for Court, CEO to arrange after receipt of s. 58(1) notice 55 62. Application for adoption order, filing formalities for 56 63. Intervention by CEO or others in adoption order proceedings 56 64. Evidence on application for adoption order 57

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