96Effect of adoption order on parental responsibility and previous adoption

#### 96 Effect of adoption order on parental responsibility and previous adoption 96 Effect of adoption order on parental responsibility and previous adoption (cf AC Act s 35 (1) (d) and (e)) > > (1) On the making of an adoption order— > > > > > (a) the existing parental responsibility for the adopted child (including the Minister’s parental responsibility under the [Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-157)) ceases to have effect, and > > > > > (b) any previous adoption of the child (whether effected under the law of New South Wales or otherwise) ceases to have effect. > > > (2) This section does not apply in relation to an agreement or instrument (not being a disposition of property) made or executed before 7 February 1967. > > Note— > > 7 February 1967 was the date of commencement of the [Adoption of Children Act 1965](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1965-023). > > **s 96:** Am 2006 No 112, Sch 2 \[48\].