ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 57G Refusal to recognise adoption or decision
ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 57G
Refusal to recognise adoption or decision(1) The director-general may apply to the court for a declaration that an adoption or decision made in accordance with the Convention, article 27 is not recognised.
(2) The court may make the declaration if satisfied that the adoption or decision is manifestly contrary to public policy, taking into account the best interests of the child or young person.
(3) If the court declares that it does not recognise the adoption or decision, the adoption or decision has no effect for the law of the Territory.