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ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 27 Information for certain parents considering consent

ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 27

Information for certain parents considering consent

    (1)     This section applies if the director-general knows that—

        (a)     a parent is considering consenting to the adoption of a child in the 28 days following the birth of the child; or

        (b)     a parent under 18 years old is considering consenting to the adoption of a child.

    (2)     The director-general must offer the parent—

        (a)     information about—

              (i)     the time period for providing the consent; and

              (ii)     the process for revocation of consent; and

              (iii)     alternatives to adoption; and

              (iv)     future contact with the child; and

        (b)     the opportunity for counselling, if requested.

    (3)     The director-general must ensure a parent mentioned in subsection (1) (b) has access to independent legal advice.