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3171Dispensing order—service of application
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3171 Dispensing order—service of application
An applicant for a dispensing order must serve a sealed copy of the
application, and a stamped copy of the supporting affidavit, on the
following people not later than 28 days before the return date for the
application:
(a) each person interested in the adoption proceeding to which the
application for a dispensing order relates;
(b) if the application for a dispensing order is made by someone
other than the CYP director-general—the CYP director-general;
(c) if the court considers it to be in the interests of justice—anyone
nominated by the court.