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Adoption Act 2009
sec.5Main object of Act
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### sec.5 Main object of Act
The main object of this Act is to provide for the adoption of children in Queensland, and for access to information about parties to adoptions in Queensland, in a way that—
promotes the wellbeing and best interests of adopted persons throughout their lives; and
supports efficient and accountable practice in the delivery of adoption services; and
complies with Australia’s obligations under the Hague convention.
- (a) promotes the wellbeing and best interests of adopted persons throughout their lives; and
- (b) supports efficient and accountable practice in the delivery of adoption services; and
- (c) complies with Australia’s obligations under the Hague convention.