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ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 89 Taking away etc of adopted child or young person by birth parent

ADOPTION ACT 1993 - SECT 89

Taking away etc of adopted child or young person by birth parent

A person who was a parent or guardian of a child or young person but has, because of an adoption of the child or young person, ceased to be the parent or guardian of the child or young person must not take, lead, entice or decoy the child or young person away, or detain the child or young person with intent to deprive the adoptive parents of the custody of the child or young person.

Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units, imprisonment for 5 years or both.