ADOPTION AMENDMENT ACT 2012 (NO. 15 OF 2012) - SECT 24

ADOPTION AMENDMENT ACT 2012 (NO. 15 OF 2012) - SECT 24

24 .         Section 37 amended

                Delete section 37(1) and (2) and insert:

        (1)         The CEO is to provide persons contemplating adoptive parenthood with —

            (a)         oral and written information about adoption; and

            (b)         counselling in relation to adoption.

        (2)         Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to a step-parent, relative or carer of a child who is thinking of adopting the child, but if requested, the CEO is to provide such a person with counselling in relation to adoption.