The object of Divisions 1-3 is to provide for the application of provisions of State law that have effect, or comparable effect, to certain provisions of Commonwealth law.
Note : For the effect of doing this, see regulation 34 of the Family Law (Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption) Regulations 1998 and regulation 8 of the Family Law (Bilateral Arrangements--Intercountry Adoption) Regulations 1998 , of the Commonwealth.