17Application and assessment

17 Application and assessment (1) A person or couple resident or domiciled in the Territory may apply to the Minister in the prescribed form to be assessed for suitability to adopt a child. (2) An application under subsection (1) may be made in relation to the applicant's suitability to adopt a citizen-child or a non-citizen child. (3) The Minister may arrange for an approved person to: (a) assess the suitability of the applicant to adopt a child; and (b) give a report on the assessment to the Minister.