Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 39

    (1)     If—

        (a)     all required consents to the adoption of a child have been given; and

        (b)     the child has not been—

              (i)     placed for adoption within 1 year; or

              (ii)     adopted within 1 year after being placed for adoption;

the chief executive must apply to the court for an order under this section.

    (2)     On an application under subsection (1), the court may—

        (a)     review the status of the child; and

        (b)     make any orders in relation to guardianship or custody of the child, or any other orders to promote the welfare and interests of the child, that the court thinks fit.