Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) On an application to the court for an adoption order, the court may postpone a decision on the application and make an interim order in favour of the applicants for the custody of the child.
(2) An interim order may be subject to any terms and conditions relating to the maintenance, education and welfare of the child that the court thinks fit.
(3) An interim order must not be made in favour of any person unless an adoption order in respect of the child could be made in favour of the person.