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Adoption Act 2000
170Circumstances in which Secretary may open, inspect and copy message
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#### 170 Circumstances in which Secretary may open, inspect and copy message
170 Circumstances in which Secretary may open, inspect and copy message
(cf AI Act s 31C)
> > (1) The Secretary may open, inspect and copy any message left under this Part for an adopted person who is less than 18 years of age.
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> > (2) The Secretary may, at the request of a person whose name is entered in the register or of the person for whom a message has been left under this Part, open and inspect the message.