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Adoption Act 1994
Div 9Applications for adoption orders
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Division 9 — Applications for adoption orders
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When application for adoption order can be made 53
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Court may override s. 56 53
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CEO to be notified of intention to apply for adoption order etc. 53
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Relatives etc. to be notified of intention to apply for adoption order if birth parent deceased or cannot be found 53
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Court may vary or override s. 58(1) or 59(2) 55
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Report for Court, CEO to arrange after receipt of s. 58(1) notice 55
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Application for adoption order, filing formalities for 56
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Intervention by CEO or others in adoption order proceedings 56
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Evidence on application for adoption order 57